XVI Crankcase 
Preparatory data-----------------16.1 
Fault diagnosis--------------16.2 
Crankcase--------------------16.3 
16.1 Preparatory Data 
Precautions on Operation 
Attention: Crankcase is a thin-wall casting part. Avoid impact on it during operation in case it may be 
distorted or broken. 
Clean carefully all the components before inspection and test and purge them with high-pressure gas. 
Drain the lubricating oil from crankcase before working on it. 
 
Function of crankcase: Crankcase is the force bearing part of engine. It is mainly used to support 
crankshaft, clutch, transmission, cylinder block and cylinder head. It bears impact from combustion 
and inertia force from movement of crankshaft connecting rod; and forms a partial enclosed space (for 
air and oil). 
Suspension hole is set on the crankcase, which can be connected with the suspension hole in the vehicle block so that 
the engine can be linked together with frame and other parts. 
Basic data                 Unit:mm 
Item Standard Allowable limit 
Crankshaft 
Connecting rod big end left and right clearance 0.1-0.35      0.55 
Connecting rod big end radial clearance  0.008-0.012     0.05 
Shimmy 0.03 0.1  
Tools 
Universal fixer Clutch spring compressor 
Screwdriver rod Socket wrench 
Guide rod Bearing screwdriver 
16.2 Fault Diagnosis 
Noise in the Crankcase                  Engine stops automatically 
Spare pars falling off or broken in the crankcase                      Stuck clutch