2.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
2-
VALVE CLEARANCE
Excessive valve clearance results in valve noise and insufficient valve clearance results in
valve damage and reduced power.
Check the intake and exhaust valve clearances at the distances indicated above and adjust the
valve clearances to specification,if necessary.
Valve clearance is to be checked when the engine is cold.The intake and exhaust valves must
be checked an adjusted when the piston is at TOP-DEAD –CENTER(TDC) on the compression
stroke.
Lift the rear cargo bed.
Remove middle seat, seat back guard.
Remove spark plug cable and spark plug of
both cylinders.
Remove the valve cover of both cylinders.
1. screws
2. Valve cover
3. Gasket
Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Crankshaft position sensor
2. Screw