Checking The Gear Shift Operation; Checking The Ignition Timing - Yamaha 250GETO Service Manual

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Checking the gear shift operation

1. Check that the gear shift operates
smoothly when shifting it from neutral to
forward or reverse. Adjust the shift cable
if necessary.
2. Set the gear shift to the neutral position.
3. Loosen the locknut 1, remove the clip
2, and then remove the shift cable joint
3.
2
3
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4. Align the center of the set pin a on the
shift lever with the alignment mark b on
the bottom cowling.
5. Adjust the position of the shift cable joint
until its hole is aligned with the set pin.
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The shift cable joint must be screwed in a
minimum of 8.0 mm (0.31 in) c.
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Periodic check and adjustment
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b
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6. Install the shift cable joint 3, install the
clip 2, and then tighten the locknut 1.
2
3
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7. Check the gear shift for smooth operation
and adjust the shift cable length, if nec-
essary, repeat the steps 3-6.

Checking the ignition timing

1. Start the engine and warm it up for 5 min-
utes.
NOTE:
Turn off the engine when warmed it up com-
pletely.
2. Attach the special service tool 1 to spark
plug wire #1 2, and then check the
engine idle speed.
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Digital tachometer 1: 90890-06760
Engine idle speed:
675–725 r/min
Timing light 3: 90890-03141
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