PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-23

Periodic Maintenance Procedures

○When positioning #4 piston TDC at the end of the compression stroke:

Inlet valve clearance of #2 and #4 cylinders Exhaust valve clearance of #3 and #4 cylinders Measuring Valve [A]

○When positioning #1 piston TDC at the end of the compression stroke:

Inlet valve clearance of #1 and #3 cylinders Exhaust valve clearance of #1 and #2 cylinders Measuring Valve [A]

If the valve clearance is not within the specified range, first record the clearance, and then adjust it.

Clutch

Clutch• Adjust Inspection

Pull the clutch lever just enough to take up the free play

•[A].

Measure the gap between the lever and the lever holder. If the gap is too wide, the clutch may not release fully. If the gap is too narrow, the clutch may not engage fully. In either case, adjust it.

Clutch Lever Free Play

Standard: 2 3 mm (0.08 0.12 in.)

WARNING

To avoid a serious burn, never touch the engine or exhaust pipe during clutch adjustment.

•Turn the adjuster [A] so that 5 6 mm (0.20 0.24 in.) [B] of threads are visible.