PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-156EAU44735Checking the engine idlingspeedCheck the engine idling speed and, ifnecessary, have it corrected by aYamaha dealer.EAU48433Adjusting the throttle grip freeplayThe throttle grip free play should mea-sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at theinner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-cally check the throttle grip free playand, if necessary, adjust it as follows.TIPThe engine idling speed must be cor-rectly adjusted before checking andadjusting the throttle grip free play.1. Slide the rubber cover back.2. Loosen the locknut.3. To increase the throttle grip freeplay, turn the adjusting nut in di-rection (a). To decrease the throt-tle grip free play, turn the adjustingnut in direction (b).4. Tighten the locknut and then slidethe rubber cover to its original po-sition.Engine idling speed:1350–1550 r/min1. Throttle grip free play11. Rubber cover2. Adjusting nut3. LocknutZAUM120812 3