HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic.
Comprehensive explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair and check
procedures are laid out with the individual steps in sequential order.
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The manual is divided into chapters and each chapter is divided into sections. The current sec-
tion title is shown at the top of each page
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Sub-section titles appear in smaller print than the section title
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To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start of
each removal and disassembly section
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Numbers are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A number indicates a dis-
assembly step
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Symbols indicate parts to be lubricated or replaced
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Refer to “ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS”.
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A job instruction chart accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of jobs, names of
parts, notes in jobs, etc.
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Jobs requiring more information (such as special tools and technical data) are described
sequentially
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CYLINDER HEAD COVER, CYLINDER HEAD
12 Nm (1.2 m · kgf, 8.7 ft · lbf)
50 Nm (5.0 m · kgf, 36 ft · lbf)
1st
2nd
6
5
4
3
1
2
7
8
9
9
7 8
7 Nm (0.7 m · kgf, 5.1 ft · lbf)
11 Nm (1.1m · kgf, 8.0 ft · lbf)
11 Nm (1.1m · kgf, 8.0 ft · lbf)
20 Nm (2.0 m · kgf, 14 ft · lbf)
2.3 Nm (0.23m · kgf, 1.7 ft · lbf)
Order
Job/Parts to remove
Q’ty
Remarks
Removing the cylinder head cover
and cylinder head
Remove the parts in the order listed
below.
Fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK, CANISTER” on 3-5.
Muffler
Refer to “MUFFLER” on 3-7.
Air filter
Refer to “AIR FILTER” on 3-3.
Carburetor
Refer to “CARBURETOR” on 4-1.
Flywheel cover
Refer to “FLYWHEEL” on 3-13.
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Spark plug cap
1
2
Spark plug
1
3
Breather hose
1
4
Cylinder head cover
1
5
Cylinder head cover gasket
1
6
Cylinder air shroud
1
7
Locknut
2
8
Adjuster
2
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Screw
2
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CYLINDER HEAD COVER, CYLINDER HEAD
CHECKING THE PUSH ROD
1. Check:
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Push rod runout
Runout limit:
Refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” in
the Supplementary service
manual.
Out of specifications
→
Replace.
CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD
1. Check:
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Cylinder head combustion chamber
Check the combustion chamber for car-
bon deposits.
Any carbon deposits
→
Eliminate.
TIP
Be sure not to damage the contact surface of
the cylinder.
2. Check:
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Cylinder head
Cracks/damage around the hole of
spark plug
→
Replace.
CHECKING THE ROCKER ARM
1. Check:
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Rocker arm
Wear/damage/cracks
→
Replace.
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