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Maintenance
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Compression
Engine mount
Lubricating
system
Fuel system
V-belt
Spark plug
Battery
Wiring
• Check valve clearance.
* This may be omitted if engine runs
smoothly and no irregular valve
noise is observed.
• Check compression pressure.
* This may be omitted if engine runs
normally and no irregularity is
observed in exhaust gas at idling
and under acceleration.
• Look for cracks and deformation in
engine mount.
• Look for loose or missing mount-
ing bolts or nuts.
• Check oil level and condition.
• Look for leaks in head cover, oil
pan, pipes, etc.
• Check leaks in fuel tank, hoses, and
pipes.
• Check fuel hose for damage and
deterioration.
• Check fuel filter element for dirt
and clogging.
• Check electrode for wear and
carbon deposit.
• Check electrolyte level.
• Check terminals for looseness and
corrosion.
• Check connectors for looseness.
• Check wiring for damage.
• Visually check V-belt for damages
and dirt.
• Check belt tension.
Valve clearance shall be
as specified by factory.
Compression shall be as
specified by factory.
Engine mount shall be
free of cracks or defor-
mation.
Bolts and nuts shall not
be missing, and shall be
fastened tightly.
Oil shall be at specified
level, and shall not be
excessively dirty.
There shall not be any
marked leak.
There shall not be any
leak.
There shall not be any
damage or deterioration.
There shall not be exces-
sive dirt, and filter shall
not be clogged.
Electrode shall not be
worn, and there shall not
be excessive carbon
deposit.
Shall be at the correct
level.
Terminals shall not be
loose and shall not be
excessively corroded.
Shall be tightly fit.
There shall not be any
damage.
There shall not be any
damage, and no lubricant
on V-belt.
Shall be properly ten-
sioned.
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Request dealer for
inspection.
Request dealer for
inspection.
Inspecting/Changing:
Pages 32 and 33
Cleaning:
Page 41
Inspecting/Cleaning:
Pages 40
Inspecting/Filling:
Page 37
Inspecting/Adjusting:
Page 43
Timing
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Content
Remarks
Item
Electrical
Engine
Drive
Train
Valve
clearance