PERIODIC MAINTENANCE3-146. Install:• Air filter case coverRefer to “AIR FILTER CASE” on page 7-5.ECA14401Never operate the engine without the air fil-ter element installed. Unfiltered air willcause rapid wear of engine parts and maydamage the engine. Operating the enginewithout the air filter element will also affectthrottle bodies synchronization, leading topoor engine performance and possibleoverheating.TIPWhen installing the air filter element into the airfilter case cover, make sure that the sealingsurfaces are aligned to prevent any air leaks.7. Install:• Fuel tankRefer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.8. Install:• Rider seatRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page4-1.EAS20870ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH CABLE FREEPLAY1. Check:• Clutch cable free play “a”Out of specification → Adjust.2. Adjust:• Clutch cable free play▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼Handlebar sidea. Turn the adjusting bolt “1” in direction “a” or“b” until the specified clutch lever free playis obtained.TIPIf the specified clutch cable free play cannot beobtained on the handlebar side of the cable,use the adjusting nut on the engine side.▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼Engine sidea. Loosen the locknuts “1”.b. Turn the adjusting nut “2” in direction “a” or“b” until the specified clutch cable free playis obtained.Clutch lever free play10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in)Direction “a”Clutch cable free play is increased.Direction “b”Clutch cable free play is decreased.Direction “a”Clutch cable free play is increased.Direction “b”Clutch cable free play is decreased.Manuals by Motomatrix / www.motomatrix.co.uk / The Solution For Lost Motorcycle Coded Keysemail: info@motomatrix.co.uk