2002 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Owners Manual - Page 52

2002 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6. Pull the sponge material over the air filter element frame. 7. Insert the element into the air filter case, and then tighten the wing nut. EC000082* EAU01752 Adjusting the carburetor The carburetor is an important part of the engine and its emission control system, which requires very sophisticated adjustment. Therefore, carburetor adjustments should be left to Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary professional knowledge and experience. a. Throttle cable free play EAU00635 _ CAUTION: q Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case. q The engine should never be operated without the air filter element installed, otherwise the pistons and/or cylinders may become excessively worn. Adjusting the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should measure 3-5 mm (0.12-0.20 in) at the throttle grip. Periodically check the throttle cable free play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. 6 _ 8. Install the air filter element cover by installing the screws. 9. Install the air filter case cover by installing the bolts. 10. Tighten the clamp screw. 6-13

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-13
6
6.
Pull the sponge material over the
air filter element frame.
7.
Insert the element into the air filter
case, and then tighten the wing
nut.
EC000082*
CAUTION:
_
●
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
●
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
pistons and/or cylinders may
become excessively worn.
_
8.
Install the air filter element cover
by installing the screws.
9.
Install the air filter case cover by
installing the bolts.
10.
Tighten the clamp screw.
EAU01752
Adjusting the carburetor
The carburetor is an important part of
the engine and its emission control sys-
tem, which requires very sophisticated
adjustment. Therefore, carburetor ad-
justments should be left to Yamaha
dealer, who has the necessary profes-
sional knowledge and experience.
EAU00635
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 3–5 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
a.
Throttle cable free play