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5. Adjust the valve clearance of cylinder 1, and
cylinder 2 the same way
valve clearance
Pin lock nut
Valve thickness gauge
gap Regulation
Regulator
Adjust tools
Loosen the locknut
.
①
Insert a thickness gauge
between the
③
adjuster
end and the valve end.
Turn the adjuster
clockwise or counterclockwise
③
with the tappet adjusting tool
until the proper
clearance is obtained.
in order to avoid adjuster rotating along, fix the lock
nut after finishing
Fixed nut
14 Nm(1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbs)
Measuring clear
Measure the clearance of valve with gap gauge.
If the gap beyond the standard value, repeat the
above steps until the correct gap.
6. Install all removed parts
According to remove the reverse order for
installation
left front cover, crankcase
ignition sensor
Bolt M6
10
air intake valve cover
Lower the cargo bed.
console
passenger seat
driver seat
Refer to “SEATS” in chapter 5.
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CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
1. lift up cargo box and dismount the seat
2. Remove:
pull out the spark plug cap
①
3. Check:
spark plug type
Incorrect
Replace.
Standard spark plug
DCPR7E/NGK
4. Check:
electrode
①
To check if it is burned blunt or much carbon is
there, then check the pole clearance by thickness
gauge. It is qualified if the pole clearance is between
0.8 to 0.9mm. Otherwise it should be adjusted.
Wear/damage
Replace.
insulator
②
Abnormal color
Replace.
Normal color is a medium-to-light tan color.
5. Clean the spark plug with a spark plug cleaner or
wire brush.
6. Install:
spark plug
17.5 Nm(1.75 m·kgf, 12.7 ft·lbs)
Then hook up the spark plug cap.
NOTE
Before installing a spark plug, clean the gasket
surface and plug surface.
7. Install:
Lower the cargo bed
console
passenger seat
driver seat
