PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
5.
Adjust:
• Valve clearance
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Adjustment steps:
a. Loosen the locknut “1” and insert the 0.07 mm
(0.0028 in) thickness gauge between the rocker
arm and the valve tip.
b. Using the tappet adjusting tool “2” turn the adjuster
“3” in or out to obtain the proper valve clearance.
Move the thickness gauge up and down to check for
the proper resistance.
c. Tighten the locknut “1”.
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6.
Install:
• Cylinder head cover gasket
• Cylinder head cover
• Breather hose
• Spark plug
• Spark plug cap
Tappet adjusting tool:
90890-01311
Six piece tappet set:
YM-A5970
Thickness gauge:
90890-03268
Feeler gauge set:
YU-26900-9
Adjuster Valve clearance
Turn clockwise Decrease
Turn counterclockwise Increase
Valve adjuster locknut:
7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
Cylinder head cover bolt:
11 N·m (1.1 kgf·m, 8.1 lb·ft)
Spark plug:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)