2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Silverado Owners Manual - Page 60

2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Silverado Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU21311 EAU21382 EAU21401 Checking the engine idling speed The engine idling speed must be checked as follows and, if necessary, adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Start the engine and warm it up for several minutes at 1000-2000 r/min while occasionally revving it to 4000-5000 r/min. TIP The engine is warm when it quickly responds to the throttle. 7 Engine idling speed: 950-1050 r/min Checking the throttle cable free play Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. 1. Throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should measure 4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.24 in) at the throttle grip. Periodically check the throttle cable free play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. 7-15

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-15
7
EAU21311
Checking the engine idling
speed
The engine idling speed must be
checked as follows and, if necessary,
adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
Start the engine and warm it up for sev-
eral minutes at 1000–2000 r/min while
occasionally revving it to 4000–5000
r/min.
TIP
The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle.
EAU21382
Checking the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should mea-
sure 4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
EAU21401
Valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Engine idling speed:
950–1050 r/min
1.
Throttle cable free play