Suzuki DR600S - Page 19

2-7
PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE
AND
TUNE-UP
PROCEDURES
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Remove
the
valve
timing
inspection
plug
and
magneto
cover
cap.
e
Turn
the
crankshaft
counterclockwise
with
the
box
wrench
to
set
the
piston
at
T.D.C.
on
the
compression
stroke.
(Turn
the
crankshaft
until
the
“T”
line
on
the
magneto
rotor
is
aligned
with
the
center
of
hole
on
the
magneto
cover.)
@
Insert
the
thickness
gauge
into
the
clearance
between
the
valve
stem
end
and
the
adjusting
screw
on
the
rocker
arm.
e If clearance is off the specification, bring it into
the specified range by using the screw driver.
Securely tighten the lock nut after adjustment is
completed.
CAUTION:
Both the right and left valve clearances,
should be as closely set as possible.
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NOTE:
Make sure to recheck the automatic de-
compression lever play, after valve clearance
adjustment is made.
e Reinstall the spark plug, valve inspection caps,
valve timing inspection plug and magneto cover
cap.
MANUAL DE-COMPRESSION LEVER
e After adjusting the valve clearance, adjust the
de-compression cable.
@
With
the
de-compression
lever
squeezed,
loosen
and
adjust
the
two
adjuster
lock
nuts
so
that
the
clearance
between
the
lever
on
the
engine
and
upper
cylinder
head
cover
becomes
zero
as
indicated
in
Fig.
at
right.
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After
adjusting
the
cable
correctly,
tighten
the
two
lock
nuts.
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Lock
nut
Lock nut
Cylinder
head cover