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4. Install the air filter element with the
colored side facing outward.
5. Install the V-belt case air filter cov-
ers by installing the screws.
NOTICE:
Make sure that each fil-
ter element is properly seated in
its case. The engine should nev-
er be operated without the filter
elements installed, otherwise
the piston(s) and/or cylinder(s)
may become excessively worn.
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EAU48432
Adjusting the throttle grip free
play
The throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, adjust it as follows.
TIP
The engine idling speed must be cor-
rectly adjusted before checking and ad-
justing the throttle grip free play.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the throttle grip free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the throttle
grip free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
4. Tighten the locknut and then slide
the rubber cover to its original po-
sition.
1. Throttle grip free play
1. Rubber cover
2. Locknut
3. Adjusting nut
1
b
a
3
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