INSP
ADJ
CONTROL SYSTEM
PERIODIC SERVICE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Steering master inspection
1. Inspect:
• Steering master
Excessive play → Replace the steering
master.
Refer to "STEERING MASTER" in
Chapter 8.
Inspection steps:
• Move the handlebar up and down and
back and forth.
• Check the excessive play of the handle-
bar.
Steering cable inspection and adjustment
1. Inspect:
• Jet thrust nozzle clearance a, b
Difference → Adjust.
Inspection steps:
• Set the control grip in the neutral position.
• Turn the handlebar from lock to lock.
• Measure clearances a and b.
• If clearances a and b are not the same,
adjust them.
2. Adjust:
• Steering cable joint
(steering master end)
Adjustment steps:
• Set the control grip in the neutral position.
• Loosen the locknut 1.
• Disconnect the steering cable joint 2
from the ball joint 3.
• Turn the cable joint in or out for adjusting
the clearance.
Turn in
Turn out
3-2
Clearance a is increased.
Clearance b is increased.
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