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STEERING CABLE
1. Check:
• Jet thrust nozzle clearance
a
,
b
Difference
→
Adjust.
Checking steps:
• Set the control grip in the neutral position.
• Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
• Measure the clearances
a
and
b
.
• If
a
and
b
clearances are not even,
adjust the cable joint.
2. Adjust:
• Steering cable joint (handle end)
Adjustment steps:
• Set the control grip in the neutral position.
• Loosen the locknut
1
.
• Disconnect the cable joint
2
from the ball
joint
3
.
• Turn the cable joint
2
in or out for adjust-
ing clearances
a
and
b
.
Turn in
Clearance
a
is increased.
Turn out
Clearance
b
is increased.
WARNING
The cable joint must be screwed in more
than 8 mm (0.31 in).
• Connect the cable joint and tighten the
locknut.
T
R
.
.
Locknut:
6.4 N • m (0.64 kgf • m, 4.6 ft • lb)