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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-19
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Engine Top End
Air Suction Valve Inspection
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Remove the air suction valve (see Engine Top End chap-
ter).
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Visually inspect the reeds for cracks, folds, warps, heat
damage or other damage.
If there is any doubt as to the condition of the reeds [A],
replace the air suction valve as an assembly.
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Check the reed contact areas [B] of the valve holder for
grooves, scratches, any signs of separation from the
holder or heat damage.
•
If there is any doubt as to the condition of the reed contact
areas, replace the air suction valve as an assembly.
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If any carbon or other foreign particles have accumulated
between the reed and the reed contact area, wash the
valve assembly clean with a high-flash point solvent.
CAUTION
Do not scrape off the deposits with a scraper as this
could damage the rubber, requiring replacement of
the suction valve assembly.
Clutch
Clutch Hose and Connection Inspection
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The high pressure inside the clutch line can cause fluid
to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly
maintained. Bend and twist the rubber hose while exam-
ining it.
Replace it if any fraying, cracks [B] or bulges [C] are no-
ticed.
•
Check that the hoses are securely connected and banjo
bolts are tightened correctly.
Torque - Clutch Hose Banjo Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18
ft·lb)
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When installing the clutch hose, route the hoses accord-
ing to Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Ap-
pendix chapter.
Replace the hose if it has been sharply bent or kinked.