PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-13 Periodic Maintenance Procedures Idle Speed Adjustment NOTICE The pilot screw [A] is set at the factory and should not be adjusted. But if necessary, set the pilot screw as follows:
NOTE
○For US and CA models, the pilot screw cannot be adjusted.
the shroud (see Shroud Removal in the Frame • Remove chapter). in the pilot screw and count the number of turns until • Turn it seats fully but not tightly. out the same number of turns counted when turned • Back in. This is to set the screw to its original position.
NOTE
○A carburetor has different “turns out” of the pilot screw
for each individual unit. When setting the pilot screw, use the “turns out” determined during disassembly. Use the specifications in this manual only if the original number is unknown.
the engine and warm it up thoroughly. • Start Turn the adjusting screw [B] until idle speed is correct. •○Open andidleclose the throttle a few times to make sure that
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the idle speed is within the specified range. Readjust if necessary. Install the shroud (see Shroud Installation in the Frame chapter).
Air Cleaner Element Cleaning NOTE
○In dusty areas, the element should be cleaned more frequently than recommended interval. ○After riding through rain or on muddy roads, the element should be cleaned immediately. ○Since repeated cleaning opens the pores of the element, replace it with a new one in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Also, if there is a break in the element material or any other damage to the element, replace the element with a new one.