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c. Measure the valve clearance with a thickness
gauge “1”.
TIP
• If the valve clearance is incorrect, record the
measured reading.
• Measure the valve clearance in the following
sequence.
d. To measure the valve clearances of the other
cylinders, starting with cylinder #1 at TDC,
turn the crankshaft clockwise as specified in
the following table.
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▲
▲ ▲▲▲
▲
▲ ▲▲▲
▲
▲ ▲▲▲
▲
▲ ▲▲▲
▲
▲ ▲▲▲
▲
▲▲▲
7. Remove:
• Camshafts
TIP
• Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” on page 5-6.
• When removing the timing chain and cam-
shafts, fasten the timing chain with a wire to re-
trieve it if it falls into the crankcase.
8. Adjust:
• Valve clearance
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▼
▼ ▼▼▼
▼
▼ ▼▼▼
▼
▼ ▼▼▼
▼
▼ ▼▼▼
▼
▼ ▼▼▼
▼
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a. Remove the valve lifter “1” and the valve pad
“2” with a valve lapper “3”.
TIP
• Cover the timing chain opening with a rag to
prevent the valve pad from falling into the
crankcase.
• Make a note of the position of each valve lifter
“1” and valve pad “2” so that they can be in-
stalled in the correct place.
Valve clearance measuring sequence
Cylinder #1
→
#2
A. Front
EX
IN
d
c
1
#2
#1
A
A. Degrees that the crankshaft is turned
clockwise
B. Cylinder
C. Combustion cycle
Cylinder #2
360°
Valve lapper
90890-04101
Valve lapping tool
YM-A8998
A
B
#1
#2
C
C
0˚
360˚ 720˚
Summary of Contents for 2009 XP500Y TMAX
Page 1: ...2009 SERVICE MANUAL XP500Y LIT 11616 22 08 4B5 28197 10 ...
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Page 26: ...SPECIAL TOOLS 1 17 ...
Page 47: ...TIGHTENING TORQUES 2 20 Cylinder head tightening sequence ...
Page 56: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 29 1 2 3 4 4 ...
Page 57: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 30 1 Secondary shaft 2 Drive axle 3 Clutch 4 Crankshaft ...
Page 60: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...
Page 64: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 37 A B A C D E F G H I J K L 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 A A A A A A A A ...
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Page 172: ...FRONT FORK 4 57 2 3 ...
Page 186: ...SWINGARM AND TRANSMISSION CHAIN DRIVE 4 71 ...
Page 270: ...TRANSMISSION 5 81 ...
Page 294: ...THROTTLE BODY 7 9 ...
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Page 309: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 12 2 AC magneto 3 Rectifier regulator 14 Battery 15 Main fuse ...
Page 311: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 14 ...
Page 321: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 24 ...
Page 325: ...COOLING SYSTEM 8 28 ...
Page 353: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 56 ...
Page 356: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 59 2 1 3 4 5 6 10 8 9 11 7 ...
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