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1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the throttle lever free play, turn
the throttle lever free play adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the throttle lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
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Valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in
improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To
prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance chart.
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Adjusting the reverse lock release ca-
ble
The reverse lock release cable stretches with use,
which can result in improper function. Therefore,
the reverse lock release cable should be checked
and adjusted at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance chart.
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Brakes
Replacement of brake components requires pro-
fessional knowledge. Brake service should be
performed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could lead to a loss in braking ability
and an accident.
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Checking the front and rear brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be checked
for wear at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
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Front brake pads
Each brake pad is provided with wear indicator
grooves, which allow you to check the brake pad
wear without having to disassemble the brake. To
check the brake pad wear, check the wear indica-
tor grooves. If a brake pad has worn to the point
that the wear indicator grooves have almost dis-
appeared, have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.
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