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3-8
CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
NOTE:
NOTE:
EXAMPLE:
Original valve pad number = 248 (thickness =
2.48 mm (0.098 in))
Rounded value = 250
h. Locate the rounded number of the original
valve pad and the measured valve clearance
in the valve pad selection table.
The point where the column and row inter-
sect is the new valve pad number.
The new valve pad number is only an approxi-
mation. The valve clearance must be measured
again and the above steps should be repeated if
the measurement is still incorrect.
i. Install the new valve pad with the numbered
side facing down.
j. Remove the tappet adjusting tool.
INTAKE
EXHAUST
k. Measure the valve clearance again.
i. If the valve clearance is still out of specifica-
tion, repeat al of the valve clearance adjust-
ment steps until the specified clearance is
obtained.
6. Install:
S
all removed parts
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Note the following points.
7. Install:
S
fuel tank
S
side covers
S
seat
Refer to “SEAT, SIDE COVER AND FUEL
TANK”.