Gilera Nordwest, Workshop Manual

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Working procedures
All operations must be carried out in a clean environment.
After disassembly of the parts, wash all components in kerosene or other
solvent (never use petrol) and blow dry by compressed air.
Carbon deposits are removed with a brush having brass bristles or a scraper
with chamfered corners.
All operations must be carried out in a precise order; mark all components to
be removed one at a time, or place them in separate containers so as to mount
them in the same position as prior to disassembly.
Pay attention to the position of the component prior to removal so as to mount
it correctly upon reassembly.
The timing belt is never to come into contact with oil, petrol or grease and is to
be handled with clean hands only. Avoid bending or twisting the belt.
Gudgeon pin snap rings, gaskets, oil seals and rubber ring seals must be
substituted at every disassembly.
Lubricate all moving components prior to assembly.
Spring washers must always be installed with the convex side facing out.
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