INSP
ADJ
CONTROL SYSTEM
PERIODIC SERVICE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Steering master inspection
1. Inspect:
Steering master
Excessive play → Replace the steer-
ing 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 han-
dlebar.
Steering cable inspection and adjustment
1. Inspect:
Jet thrust nozzle clearance a, b
Difference → Adjust.
Inspection steps:
Set the control grip in the neutral posi-
tion.
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 posi-
tion.
Loosen the locknut 1.
Disconnect the steering cable joint 2
from the ball joint 3.
Turn the cable joint in or out for adjust-
ing the clearance.
Turn in
Turn out
3-2
Clearance a is increased.
Clearance b is increased.
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