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ENGINE
Camshaft
• Turn the crankshaft clockwise with the box wrench and align
the line
® on the starter clutch with the index mark @ of the
valve timing inspection hole while keeping the cam chain
pulled upward.
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CAUTION
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Pull the cam chain upward, or the chain will be caught
between crankcase and cam drive sprocket.
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CAUTION
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To adjust the camshaft timing correctly, be sure to
align the line
® with the index mark @ and hold this
position when installing the camshafts.
• The camshafts are identified by the embossed letters.
• Before replacing the camshafts on cylinder head, apply
molybdenum oil solution to their journals and cam faces.
• Apply MOLYBDENUM OIL SOLUTION to the camshaft jour-
nal holders.
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MOLYBDENUM OIL SOLUTION
NOTE:
Before installing the camshaft, check that the tappets are
installed correctly.