14. Checks & Adjustment
Take out the feeler gauge, measure the clearance.
If the clearance is incorrect, repeat the above steps until
the proper clearance is obtained.
Locknut: 10 N.m
Install:
2 valve adjusting cover;
Inspection cap;
Recoil starter;
Cover plate;
Apply a small quantity of THREAD LOCKER to recoil
starter fixing bolts.
Tools:
Valve adjuster
Feeler gauge
Material:
Thread Locker
ENGINE IDLE SPEED
Start the engine and warm it up for several minutes,
measure engine speed with a tachometer. Set the
engine idle speed between 1200~1400 r/min by turning
the throttle stop screw of carburetor.
Engine idle speed: 1300r/min±100r/min
Note:
Make this adjustment when the engine is hot
Tool: Tachometer
SPARK PLUG
Inspect initially at 20 hours run-in and every 80 hours or
2000km thereafter. Replace every 6000km.
Remove the spark plug with a special tool
Specification: DER7EA-9(NGK)
If the electrode is extremely worn or burnt, or spark plug
has a broken insulator, damaged thread, etc, replace the
spark plug with a new one.
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Caution:
Securely tighten the locknut after completing
adjustment
Inspect initially at 20 hours run-in and every 40
hours or 1000km thereafter.