3-4
CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
NOTE:
ENGINE
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
the following procedure applies to all of the
valves.
SValve clearance adjustment should be made
on a cold engine, at room temperature.
SWhen the valve clearance is to be measured or
adjusted, the piston must be at top dead center
(TDC) on the compression stroke.
1. Remove:
Sseat
Sside covers
Sfuel tank
Refer to “SEAT, SIDE COVER AND FUEL
TANK”.
2. Remove:
Soil cooler 1
Sair ducts 2
3. Remove:
Sspark plugs 1
Scylinder head cover 2
Stiming plate cover 3
4. Measure:
Svalve clearance
Out of specification Adjust.
Valve clearance (cold):
Intake valve 0.11 0.15 mm
Exhaust valve 0.16 0.20 mm