2-4
7. Clean any dirt or debris from inside the air cleaner.
Make sure no dirt enters the carburetor.
8. Place the filter in the air filter housing making sure
it is properly seated and secure with the clamp.
9. Install the air filter housing cover and secure with
the retaining clips; then install the seat making
sure it locks securely.
CHECKING/DRAINING DRAIN TUBE
Periodically check the drain tube for gasoline or oil
accumulation. If noticed, remove the drain tube cap
from beneath the housing and drain the gasoline or oil
into a suitable container; then install and secure the
tube cap.
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Valve/Tappet Clearance
To check and adjust valve/tappet clearance, use the
following procedure.
NOTE: The seat assembly, side panels, and gas
tank must be removed for this procedure.
1. Remove the timing inspection plug; then remove
the cylinder head cover (see Section 3 - Removing
Top-Side Components).
2. Remove the outer magneto cover from the right
side; then remove the oil through and spring.
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3. Using a socket and ratchet on the flywheel nut,
rotate the crankshaft so the “T” mark on the fly-
wheel aligns with the index mark on the right-side
crankcase cover.
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NOTE: At this point, the round hole in the cam-
shaft gear should be up.
4. Check intake and exhaust tappets for proper clear-
ance using an appropriate thickness gauge. If
clearance is within specifications, proceed to step
7.
NOTE: Refer to the appropriate specifications in
Section 3 for the proper valve/tappet clearance.
5. On the tappet to be adjusted, loosen the jam nut;
then using Tappet Adjuster, turn the tappet to
obtain the specified clearance (clockwise to
decrease, counterclockwise to increase).
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