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CFMOTO
Take out the feeler gauge, measure the clearance.
If the clearance is incorrect, repeat the above steps
until the proper clearance is obtained.
Locknut: 10 N.m
Caution:
Securely tighten the locknut after completing adjust-
ment
Install:
2 valve adjusting cover;
Inspection cap;
Recoil starter;
Cover plate;
Apply a small quantity of THREAD LOCKER to recoil
starter fixing bolts.
Tools:
Valve adjuster
Feeler gauge
Material:
Thread Locker
ENGINE IDLE SPEED
Inspect initially at 20 hours run-in and every 50 hours
or 500km thereafter.
Start the engine and warm it up for several minutes,
measure engine speed with a tachometer. Set the
engine idle speed between 1200~1400 r/min by turn-
ing the throttle stop screw of carburetor.
Engine idle speed: 1300r/min¡À100r/min
Note:
Make this adjustment when the engine is hot
Tool: Tachometer
SPARK PLUG
Inspect initially at 20 hours run-in and every 100 hours
or 1000km thereafter. Replace every 6000km.
Remove the spark plug with a special tool
Specification: DER7EA-9(NGK)
If the electrode is extremely worn or burnt, or spark
plug has a broken insulator, damaged thread, etc, re-
place the spark plug with a new one.