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INSP
ADJ
ENGINE
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
● The valve clearance must be adjusted
when the engine is cool to the touch.
● Adjust the valve clearance when the pis-
ton is at the Top Dead Center (T.D.C.) on
compression stroke.
Removal
1.Place the machine on a level place.
2.Remove:
● Seat
● Fuel tank cover
● Fuel tank
Refer to the “FUEL TANK - Removal” sec-
tion.
3.Remove:
● Timing plug 1
● Recoil starter assembly 2
4.Remove:
● Tappet cover 1 (exhaust)
● Tappet cover 2 (intake)
Adjustment
1.Measure:
● Valve clearance
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Measurement steps:
●Turn the crank shaft counterclockwise
with the wrench.
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
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