PIAGGIO 2005 XEVO 400ie, Workshop Manual

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N.B.
MAIN BEARINGS CANNOT BE MODIFIED.
The connecting rod cannot be replaced. To check the connecting rod small end diameter, see chapter
"Thermal group and timing system".
- When cleaning the crankshaft, be careful to prevent any impurity from entering into the shaft lubrication
hole.
N.B.
IN CASE OF REPLACEMENT OF A CRANKSHAFT CONSISTING OF TWO HALF-SHAFTS OF DIF-
FERENT CATEGORY, REPLACE THE TWO HALF-CRANKCASES AS WELL, COUPLING THE TWO
COMPONENTS (SHAFT AND CRANKCASE) WITH THE SAME CATEGORY.
- To check the gearing of the crankshaft, see sec-
tion "Thermal group and timing system".
See also
Cylinder assy. and timing system
Inspecting the crankcase halves
- Before proceeding to check the crankcase
halves, thoroughly clean all surfaces and oil ducts.
- For the transmission-side half-crankcase, special
attention should be given to the bushings, to the
cooling jet on the transmission side (see figure)
and to the lubrication duct.
N.B.
THE JET IS FED THROUGH THE MAIN BUSHINGS. PROP-
ER OPERATION OF THIS COMPONENT IMPROVES THE
PISTON TOP COOLING. CLOGGING HAS EFFECTS THAT
ARE DIFFICULT TO DETECT (PISTON TEMPERATURE IN-
CREASE). FAILURE OR LEAK CAN CONSIDERABLY DE-
CREASE THE MAIN BUSHING AND CONNECTING ROD
LUBRICATION PRESSURE.
XEVO 400ie
Engine
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