Maintenance and care

If the reverse gate does not make contact with the stopper, have a Yamaha dealer service it.

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Checking and adjusting the throttle cable

Face the handlebars straight ahead, and then check that the throttle cable moves back to the set position smoothly and that the throttle lever free play is within specification.

Squeeze and release the throttle lever. If the throttle lever does not return smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer service it.

If the specified throttle lever free play cannot be obtained as described below, have a Yamaha dealer make the adjustment.

FX SHO

(1)Remove the eight screws, and then re- move the front handlebar cover.

1Front handlebar cover

(2)Slide the rubber cover away from the ad- juster, and then loosen the locknut.

(3)Make sure that the handlebars are facing straight ahead, and then adjust the free play by turning the adjuster.

1Rubber cover

2Locknut

3Adjuster

4Throttle lever free play

Throttle lever free play: 2.0–5.0 mm (0.08–0.20 in)

(4)Hold the adjuster with one wrench while tightening the locknut with another wrench. Slide the rubber cover to its orig- inal position.

(5)Install the front handlebar cover, and then

install the eight screws.

FX Cruiser SHO

(1)Remove the ten screws, and then re- move the front and rear handlebar cov- ers.

1Front handlebar cover

2Rear handlebar cover

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