2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Owners Manual - Page 56

2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 4. Insert the air filter element into the air filter case as shown. EAU21270 EAU21380 Adjusting the carburetors The carburetors are important parts of the engine and emission control system, which require very sophisticated adjustment. Therefore, all carburetor adjustments should be left to a Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary professional knowledge and experience. Adjusting the throttle cable free play 1. Match marks ECA10480 1. Throttle cable free play CAUTION: 6 G G Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case. The engine should never be operated without the air filter element installed, otherwise the piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may become excessively worn. The throttle cable free play should measure 4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.24 in) at the throttle grip. Periodically check the throttle cable free play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. 5. Install the air filter case cover by aligning the match marks and installing the screws. 6-15

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-15
6
4.
Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case as shown.
CAUTION:
ECA10480
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
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
5. Install the air filter case cover by
aligning the match marks and in-
stalling the screws.
EAU21270
Adjusting the carburetors
The carburetors are important parts of
the engine and emission control sys-
tem, which require very sophisticated
adjustment. Therefore, all carburetor
adjustments should be left to a Yamaha
dealer, who has the necessary profes-
sional knowledge and experience.
EAU21380
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should mea-
sure 4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
1.
Match marks
1.
Throttle cable free play