2010 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Owners Manual - Page 58

2010 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU21383 EAU21401 Checking the throttle cable free play Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. 1. Air filter element 7 3. Insert a new air filter element into the air filter case. NOTICE: 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. [ECA10481] 1. Throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should measure 4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.24 in) at the inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodically check the throttle cable free play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. 4. Install the air filter case cover by installing the bolts. 7-16

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-16
7
3.
Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case.
NOTICE:
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.
[ECA10481]
4.
Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the bolts.
EAU21383
Checking 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
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle cable free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
EAU21401
Valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1.
Air filter element
1.
Throttle cable free play