Yamaha VK540EF, Service Manual, Page: 64 / 439

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STARTER (CHOKE) CABLE FREEPLAY ADJUSTMENT/
EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
ESS00050
STARTER (CHOKE) CABLE FREEPLAY AD-
JUSTMENT
1. Pull back the starter cable outer tube
1 .
2. Measure:
Starter cable freeplay
a
Out of specification Adjust.
Starter cable freeplay
a
:
0.5 1.5 mm (0.02 0.06 in)
3. Adjust:
Starter cable freeplay
Adjustment steps:
Pull back the adjuster cover 1 .
Loosen the locknut 2 .
Turn the adjuster 3 in or out until the specified
freeplay is obtained.
Turning in Freeplay is increased.
Turning out Freeplay is decreased.
Tighten the locknut and push in the adjuster
cover.
ESS00053
EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION
1. Remove:
Springs
Refer to “EXHAUST ASSEMBLY” in CHAP-
TER 5.
2. Inspect:
Exhaust joint 1
Exhaust pipe 2
Exhaust silencer 3
Cracks / damgae Replace.
Exhaust gaskets 4
Exhaust gas leaks Replace.
3. Check:
Tightening torque
Bolt (exhaust pipe joint):
30 Nm (3.0 m kg, 22 ft lb)
4. Install:
Springs
Refer to “EXHAUST ASSEMBLY” in CHAP-
TER 5.