Yamaha FX10X 2008, Service Manual

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ENG
CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL
1. Remove:
• Cylinder head bolts
NOTE:
• Loosen the bolts in the proper sequence as
shown.
• Loosen each bolt 1/2 of a turn at a time. After all
of the bolts are fully loosened, remove them.
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4 8 10 6
9 7 3
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INSPECTION
1. Eliminate:
• Combustion chamber carbon deposits
(with a rounded scraper)
NOTE:
Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid damaging
or scratching:
• Spark plug bore threads
• Valve seats
2. Check:
• Cylinder head
Damage/scratches
→
Replace.
• Cylinder head water jacket
Mineral deposits/rust
→
Eliminate.
3. Measure:
• Cylinder head warpage
Out of specification
→
Resurface the cylinder
head.
Measurement steps:
• Place a straightedge 1 and a thickness gauge
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across the cylinder head.
• Measure the warpage.
• If the limit is exceeded, resurface the cylinder
head as follows.
• Place a 400 ~ 600 grit wet sandpaper on the
surface plate and resurface the cylinder head
using a figure-eight sanding pattern.
NOTE:
To ensure an even surface, rotate the cylinder head
several times.
Maximum cylinder head warpage:
0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
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