ADJUSTING THE STARTER CABLE

CHK ADJ

2.Adjust:

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Adjustment steps:

Disconnect the starter cable 1 from the carburetor body.

NOTE:

Do not remove the starter plunger 2 from the starter cable.

Measure the starter plunger stroke distance a of the starter lever 3 fully close to fully open position. If the distance is out of specification adjust it as described below.

Starter plunger stroke distance: 15 mm (0.59 in)

ÈFully closed position É Fully open position

Pull back the boot 4. Loosen the locknut 5.

Turn the adjuster 6 in or out until the correct free play is obtained.

Turning in Free play increased.

Turning out Free play decreased.

Tighten the locknut 5.

Push in the boot 4.

Connect the starter cable to the carburetor.

WARNING

After adjusting the cable, turn the handlebar to right and left, and make sure that the engine idling speed does not increase.

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3.Install:

Fuel tank side panel (left)

Seat

Refer to “SEAT, CARRIERS, FENDERS AND FUEL TANK”.

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Yamaha 5TE-F8197-10, LIT-11616-16-02 service manual Adjustment steps, Starter plunger stroke distance 15 mm 0.59