Yamaha FZ6-SS 2004, Service Manual, Page: 256 / 456

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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
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NOTE:
NOTE:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
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Make sure that each valve is installed in its
original place.
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Install the valve springs with the larger pitch
a
facing up.
b Smaller pitch
4. Install:
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valve cotters 1
Install the valve cotters by compressing the
valve springs with the valve spring compressor
2 and the valve spring compressor attachment
3 .
Valve spring compressor
90890-04019, YM-04019
Valve spring compressor
attachment
90890-04108, YM-01253
5. To secure the valve cotters onto the valve
stem, lightly tap the valve tip with a soft-face
hammer.
Hitting the valve tip with excessive force
could damage the valve.
6. Install:
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valve pad 1
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valve lifter 2
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Lubricate the valve lifter and valve pad with
molybdenum disulfide oil.
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The valve lifter must move smoothly when ro-
tated with a finger.
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Each valve lifter and valve pad must be rein-
stalled in its original position.