Suzuki LT-Z400 2003 - VALVE CLEARANCE

VALVE CLEARANCE
Inspect Initially at 1 month and every 6 months there-
after.
Excessive valve cl earance 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.
• Remove the seat. ( c:::r 6-4)
• Remove the fuel tank top cover <D and fuel t ank covers ~.
(L&R)
• Turn the fuel valve to the " ON" position and remove the fuel
tank.
• Remove the spark plug.
• Disconnect the engine oil hose @ and engine oil breather
hose @.
• Remove the cylinder head cover.
The tappet clearance specification is different for both intake
and exhaust valves.
Tappet clearance adjustment must be checked and adjusted: 1)
at the time of periodic inspection, 2) when the valve mechanism
is serviced, and 3) when the camshafts are removed for servic-
ing.
PERIOOIC MAINTENANCE 2-5