Service Manual

2.12
MAINTENANCE
Throttle Pedal Inspection
If the throttle pedal has excessive play due to cable stretch or
cable misadjustment, it will cause a delay in throttle speed.
Also, the throttle may not open fully. If the throttle pedal has no
play, the throttle may be hard to control, and the idle speed may
be erratic.
Check the throttle pedal play periodically in accordance with the
Periodic Maintenance Chart and adjust the play if necessary.
Throttle Freeplay Adjustment
Inspection
1. Place the transmission in the P (Park) position.
2. Start the engine, and warm it up thoroughly.
3. Measure the distance the throttle pedal moves before the
engine begins to pick up speed. Free play should be 1/16”
- 1/8” (1.5 - 3 mm).
Adjustment
1. Remove the seat and rear service panel.
2. Locate the throttle cable adjuster just above the PVT cover.
3. Squeeze the end of the rubber boot and slide it far enough
to expose the end of the inline cable adjuster.
4. Loosen the adjuster lock nut.
5. Rotate the boot to turn the adjuster until 1/16" to 1/8"
(1.5 - 3 mm) of freeplay is achieved at the throttle pedal.
NOTE: While adjusting, lightly flip the throttle pedal
up and down.
6. Tighten the lock nut.
7. Squeeze the end of the rubber boot and slide it over the
cable adjuster to its original position.
Air Filter Service
It is recommended that the air filter be inspected as part of
pre-ride inspection. When riding in extremely dusty conditions,
apply grease to the seal under the air box cap. In extremely dusty
conditions, air filter replacement will be required more often.
The filter should be inspected using the following procedure.
Removal
1. The air box is located just above the rear LH wheel in the
wheel well area.
2. Unlatch the (2) clips and remove the air box cap. Inspect
the seal. It should adhere tightly to the cover and seal all
the way around.
Throttle Pedal
Throttle Cable
Adjuster
Boot
Adjuster
Lock Nut
Air Box Location