CHK
ADJ
3-17
MEASURING THE COMPRESSION
PRESSURE
The following procedure applies to the cylinder.
Insufficient compression pressure will result in
a loss of performance.
2. Measure:
• Valve clearance
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEAR-
ANCE”
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Disconnect:
• Spark plug cap
5. Remove:
• Spark plug
Before removing the spark plug, use com-
pressed air to blow away any dirt accumu-
lated in the spark plug wells to prevent it
from falling into the cylinder.
6. Install:
• Compression gauge
• Extension
Compression gauge
90890-03081
Engine compression tester
YU-33223
Extension
90890-04082
MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1
2
1
2
1. Remove:
• seat
• left side cover and right side cover
Refer to “SEAT AND FENDERS”.
TIP
NOTICE