Yamaha YZ450F, Owner'S Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
HOT STARTER LEVER ADJUSTMENT/
AIR FILTER CLEANING
2. Apply:
• Lithium soap base grease
On the throttle cable end
a
.
3. Install:
• Throttle cable cap
• Screw (throttle cable cap)
• Cover (grip cap)
• Cover (throttle cable cap)
HOT STARTER LEVER ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
• Hot starter lever free play
a
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• Hot starter lever free play
NOTE:
After adjustment, check proper operation of
hot starter.
EC35G040
AIR FILTER CLEANING
NOTE:
Proper air filter maintenance is the biggest key
to preventing premature engine wear and
damage.
CAUTION:
Never run the engine without the air filter
element in place; this would allow dirt and
dust to enter the engine and cause rapid
wear and possible engine damage.
1. Remove:
• Seat
• Fitting bolt
1
• Washer
2
• Air filter element
3
• Filter guide
4
Hot starter lever free play
a
:
3 ~ 6 mm (0.12 ~ 0.24 in)
Hot starter lever free play adjustment
steps:
• Loosen the locknut
1
.
• Turn the adjuster
2
until free play
a
is
within the specified limits.
• Tighten the locknut.
T
R
.
.
Locknut:
4 Nm (0.4 m • kg, 2.9 ft • lb)
T
R
.
.
4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)