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CHK
ADJ
EBS00046
ENGINE
ADJUSTING THE TIMING CHAIN
TENSIONER
1. Remove:
• C.D.I. magneto cover
• camshaft sprocket cover
Refer to “CYLINDER HEAD” in chapter 4.
2. Remove:
• cap nut
1
3. Loosen:
• locknut
2
• adjuster
3
4. Adjust:
• timing chain tensioner
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a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with a
wrench.
b. Align the “T” mark
1
on the rotor with the
stationary pointer
2
on the crankcase.
When the “T” mark is aligned with the sta-
tionary pointer, the piston is at the Top Dead
Center (TDC).
NOTE:
Be sure to align the alignment mark
3
on the
camshaft sprocket with the alignment mark
4
on the cylinder head.
c. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to
align the camshaft sprocket alignment mark
5
and alignment tab
6
with the adjuster
7
as shown in the illustration.
d. Tighten the adjuster.
e. Install the locknut and cap nut and tighten to
specification.
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Locknut
7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
ADJUSTING THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER