Yamaha XVS6501997 - Page 131

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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
ENG
NOTE:
CAUTION:
3. Install:
 Valve cotters
While compressing the valve spring with a valve
spring compressor
1
install the valve cotters.
Valve spring compressor:
90890-04019
4. To secure the valve cotters onto the valve
stem lightly tap the valve tip with a piece of
wood.
Hitting the valve tip with excessive force
could damage the valve.