MAINTENANCE
VALVE CLEARANCE
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NOTE
Adjust the valve clearance while the engine is cold (below
35°C)
Remove inspection plugs (1 and 2) of the left side engine
cover.
Remove the valve adjuster covers (3).
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3
Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise and align the "T" mark
with index mark on the left crankcase.
Make sure the piston is at TDC on compression stroke.
(1) INDEX MARK
(2) "T" MARK
Check the valve clearance by inserting a feeler gauge between
(1) LOCK NUT 9 mm
the adjusting screw and valve stem.
VALVE CLEARANCES (Cold):
IN and EX: 0.05 ± 0.02 mm - 0.08 ± 0.02 mm
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