MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE
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MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRES-
SURE
NOTE:
Insufficient compression pressure will result in
a loss of performance.
1. Measure:
8 valve clearance
Out of specification
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Adjust
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE VALVE
CLEARANCE”.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Remove:
8 panel
Refer to”FOOTREST BOARD AND IN-
NER FENDER”.
4. Disconnect:
8 spark plug cap
w
Remove the spark plug cap, the engine is
extremely hot.
5. Remove:
8spark plug
c
C
Before removing the spark plug, use
compressed air to blow away any dirt
accumulated in the spark plug well to
prevent it from falling into the cylinder.
6. Install:
8compression gauge 1
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Compression gauge
90890-03081
YU-33223
7. Measure:
8 compression pressure
Out of specification
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Refer to steps (c)
and (d).
Compression pressure (at sea level)
Minimum
1262kPa(12.62kg/cm
2
, 179.7psi)
Standard
1450kPa(14.5kg/cm
2
, 206.5psi)
Maximum
1624kPa(16.24kg/cm
2
, 231.3psi)
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