2007 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 250 Owners Manual - Page 119

2007 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 250 Manual

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3. Install the footboard. EBU24803 Adjusting the clutch free play The clutch free play must be adjusted periodically. Adjust the free play as follows. 1. Remove the footboard. (See "Engine oil" on page 8-11 for removal and installation procedures.) 2. Loosen the locknut. 3. Slowly turn the clutch adjusting screw in direction (a) until resistance is felt, and then turn it 1/8 turn in direction (b). NOTE: Turning the clutch adjusting screw in direction (a) decreases clutch free play and turning it in direction (b) increases clutch free play. 4. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Locknut: 15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf) NOTE: When tightening the locknut, hold the clutch adjusting screw with a screwdriver so that it does not turn together with the locknut. 5. Install the footboard. EBU24890 8 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation and the condition of all control cables should be checked before each ride, and the cables and cable ends should be lubricated if necessary. If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it. 8-34 1. Locknut 2. Clutch adjusting screw

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8-34
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3.
Install the footboard.
EBU24803
Adjusting the clutch free play
The clutch free play must be adjusted periodically.
Adjust the free play as follows.
1.
Remove the footboard. (See “Engine oil” on
page 8-11 for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2.
Loosen the locknut.
3.
Slowly turn the clutch adjusting screw in direc-
tion (a) until resistance is felt, and then turn it
1/8 turn in direction (b).
NOTE:
Turning the clutch adjusting screw in direction (a)
decreases clutch free play and turning it in direc-
tion (b) increases clutch free play.
4.
Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
NOTE:
When tightening the locknut, hold the clutch ad-
justing screw with a screwdriver so that it does not
turn together with the locknut.
5.
Install the footboard.
EBU24890
Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-
essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
1. Locknut
2.
Clutch adjusting screw
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)