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10. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE RIDING
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CHECKING FOR FUEL LEAKAGE
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y
Check fuel tank, fuel cup, fuel hose, and carburetor for leakage.
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CHECKING THE LUBRICATION OF BODY’S VARIOUS MECHANISMS
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y
Check the body’s pivot points if they have enough lubrication.
(for example, the pivot points on the main stand, the side stand, and the brake lever
…
etc.).
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CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
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y
Remove the cap of spark plug cable (remove the spark plug using
the spark plug wrench in the tool kit.
y
Check the electrode if it is dirty or fouled by carbon deposits.
y
Remove the carbon deposits on the electrode with steel wire, and
clean the spark plug with gasoline, then, wipe dry with a rag.
y
Check the electrode, and adjust its gap to 0.6~0.7 mm. (Check it
with a feeler gauge)
y
Hand tight the spark plug as far as it can go and then tighten it
another 1/2~3/4 turns with a wrench.
WARNING:
The engine is very hot after running. Pay attention not to get burned.
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Use only spark plugs suitable for the engine specifications of this motorcycle recommended by the
manufacturer. (Refer to specifications.)
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CHECKING THE AIR CLEANER
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DISASSEMBLE PRCEDURE
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1. Remove mounting screws from air cleaner cover.
2.Remove the air cleaner cover, then remove filter element.
3.Take the element out and clean it. (Refer to maintenance
schedule.)
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DISASSEMBLE PRCEDURE
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y
Assemble the air cleaner in reverse order of disassemble.
CAUTION:
y
Dust deposit is one of the major causes of reducing output horsepower and increasing fuel
consumption.
y
Change the air cleaner element more frequently to prolong the engine’s service life if the
motorcycle is driven on dusty roads very often.
y
If air cleaner is installed improperly, dust will be absorbed into cylinders, which may cause a
premature wear and reducing output power and engine life.
y
Be careful not to soak the air cleaner when washing the motorcycle. Otherwise, it will cause
engine hard to start.
0.6~0.7 mm
Screws
Element
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