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TIP
The engine is warm when it quickly responds to the
throttle.
2. Attach the tachometer to the spark plug lead.
3. Check the engine idling speed and, if neces-
sary, adjust it to specification by turning the
throttle stop screw at the carburetor. To in-
crease the engine idling speed, turn the throt-
tle stop screw in direction (a), and to decrease
it, turn the screw in direction (b).TIP
If the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as
described above, have a Yamaha dealer make the
adjustment.
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Adjusting the throttle cable free play
The throttle cable free play should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
The throttle cable free play should measure 1.0–
3.0 mm (0.04–0.12 in) at the throttle lever. Period-
ically check the throttle cable free play and, if nec-
essary, adjust it as follows.TIP
The engine idling speed must be checked, and ad-
justed if necessary, before adjusting the throttle ca-
ble free play.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the throttle cable free play, turn
the throttle cable free play adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the throttle cable free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
1. Throttle stop screw
Engine idling speed:
1650–1750 r/min
(a)(b) 1
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NOTICE
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If measurement “A” of the drive chain adjust-
ing bolt is less than 27 mm (1.06 in), have a
Yamaha dealer replace the drive chain.
6. Tighten the hub stopper bolt, and then its lock-
nut.
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Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas.
Service the drive chain as follows. Tightening torques:
Chain adjusting bolt locknut:
15.5 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11.2 ft·lbf)
Axle holding bolt (upper):
85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61.5 ft·lbf)
Axle holding bolt (lower):
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43.4 ft·lbf)
1. Measurement A
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