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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
ENGINE
ADJUSTING 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