Yamaha XVS250 2001 - Checking the Timing Chain Tensioner

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CYLINDER HEADS
ENG
NOTE:
NOTE:
EB401430
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER
1. Check:
 timing chain tensioner
Cracks/damage/rough movement  Re-
place.
a. Lightly press the timing chain tensioner rod
into the timing chain tensioner housing by
hand.
While pressing the timing chain tensioner rod,
wind it clockwise with a thin screwdriver
1
until
it stops.
b. Remove the screwdriver and slowly release
the timing chain tensioner rod.
c. Make sure that the timing chain tensioner rod
comes out of the timing chain tensioner
housing smoothly. If there is rough move-
ment, replace the timing chain tensioner.
INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEADS
Front cylinder
1. Install:
 dowel pins
 gasket
New
2. Install:
 cylinder head
Pass the timing chain through the timing chain
cavity.