Yamaha XS750, Manual, Page: 91 / 154

CABLES AND FITTINGS
A. Cable Maintenance
5-10 FINAL DRIVE GEAR
NOTE:
See Maintenance and Lubrication intervals
charts. Cable maintenance i s primarily concerned
with preventing deterioration through rust and weath-
ering and providing proper lubrication to allow the
cable t o move freely within its housing. Cable removal
is straightforward and uncomplicated. Removal will
not be discussed within this section.
For details of cable routing, see the table routing
diagrams at the end of the manual. Improperly
routed, assembled or adjusted cables may make
the vehicle unsafe for operation.
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3.
NOTE:
This section describes external inspection
only. See shaft drive section page 102 for overhaul
and adjustment.
1. inspect exterior for leakage. Refer t o Shaft
Drive Service Section forcorrection of leakage.
2.
Check final drive gear lash as follows:
a.
Remove final drive gear case.
Remove the cable.
b. Place gear case in a vise or other support.
c. Remove one nut from a final drive case stud
bolt. Place gear holder (special tool) over ring
gear surface and stud bolt. Tighten holder on
gear. Tighten holder t o stud bolt with nut.
Check for free movement of cable within its
housing. If movement i s obstructed, check for
fraying or kinking of cable strands. I f damage
is evident, cable assembly.
To
lubricate cable, hold in vertical position.
lubricant t o uppermost end of cable.
.
Leave in vertical position until lubricant
appears a t bottom. Allow excess t o drain and
reinstall.
NOTE:
Choice of lubricant depends upon
conditions and preferences. However, a semi-
drying chain and cable lubricant will probably
perform adequately under most conditions.
B. Throttle Maintenance
1. Remove Phillips head screws from throttle
housing assembly and separate tw o halves
of
housing.
2 .
Disconnect cable end from throttle grip
assembly and remove grip assembly.
3.
Wash all parts in mild solvent and check con-
tact surfaces for burrs or other damage. (Also
clean and inspect right hand end of handlebar.)
4.
Lubricate contact surfaces with light coat of
lithium soap base grease and reassemble.
NOTE:
Tighten housing screws evenly to
maintain an even gap between the tw o halves.
5.
Check for smooth throttle operation and quick
spring return when released and make certain
that housing
does
not rotate on handlebar.
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d. Install
final
gear
lash measurement tool
coupling (input side).