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ENGINE
3.14
ENGINE REMOVAL
REFER TO PAGE 3.7--3.8 FOR ENGINE
REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
NOTES.
CAM CHAIN
TENSIONER/ROCKER
ARM/CAMSHAFT REMOV
AL
1. Remove ignition timing inspection plug from recoil
housing.
Advance Marks
Rotation
TDC “T” Mark
To position crankshaft at Top Dead Center (TDC)
on compression stroke:
2. Rotate engine slowly in the direction of rotation
watching intake valves open and start to close.
3. Continue to rotate engine slowly, watching
camshaft sprocket marks and the mark in the
timing inspection hole.
4. Align single (TDC) mark on flywheel with
projection in inspection hole, and the cam
sprocket pin (facing upward) aligned with the
camshaft to crankshaft center line. NOTE: The
cam lobe should be pointing down and valves
should have clearance at this point.
5. Remove cam chain tensioner plug, sealing
washer, and spring. CAUTION: The plug is
under spring tension. Maintain inward pressure
while removing.
6. Remove the two 6x25 mm cam chain tensioner
flange bolts.
7. Tap lightly on tensioner body with a soft face
hammer and remove tensioner.