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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
ENGINEADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
N
OTE:
●The valve clearance must be adjusted when
the engine is cool to the touch.
●Adjust the valve clearance when the piston is
at the Top Dead Center (T.D.C.) on the
compression stroke.
1.Remove:
●Seat
●Front carrier
●Front fender
●Fuel tank
Refer to “SEAT, CARRIERS, FENDERS
AND FUEL TANK”.
2.Remove:
●Tappet cover (intake) 1
●Tappet cover (exhaust) 2
3.Disconnect:
●Spark plug cap 3
4.Remove:
●Spark plug
5.Remove:
●Recoil starter 1
6.Remove:
●Timing plug 1