2-10
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10. Install the tappet on the appropriate valve; then
install the camshaft.
11. Using an appropriate bar, rotate the engine through
two full revolutions; then rotate to TDC on the
compression stroke and check the valve tappet
clearance.
NOTE: Rotating the engine ensures that any
excess oil is squeezed from the tappets and tappet
shims. Oil trapped in these areas could result in a
false valve clearance reading.
12. Using a new gasket, apply Three Bond Sealant to
the camshaft end caps of the cylinder head cover
gasket; then install the cylinder head cover and
the four cap screws.
13. Tighten the cap screws to 7 ft-lb; then tighten to 10
ft-lb.
14. Install the valve timing inspection plug and tighten
securely; then install the recoil starter assem-
bly/outer magneto cover and secure with the four
cap screws coated with blue Loctite #242. Tighten
to 6 ft-lb.
15. Install the spark plug cap/high tension lead, front
fenders, front rack, and splash panels; then install
the heat shields and seat making sure the seat locks
securely.
Testing Engine
Compression
To test engine compression, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Remove the high tension lead from the spark plug.
2. Using compressed air, blow any debris from
around the spark plug.
3. Remove the spark plug; then attach the high ten-
sion lead to the plug and ground the plug on the
cylinder head well away from the spark plug hole.
4. Attach the Compression Tester Kit.
NOTE: The engine must be warm and the battery
must be fully charged for this test.
5. While holding the throttle lever in the full-open
position, crank the engine over with the electric
starter until the gauge shows a peak reading (five
to 10 compression strokes).
6. If compression is abnormally low, inspect the
following items.
A. Verify starter cranks engine over at normal
speed (approximately 400 RPM).
B. Gauge functioning properly.
C. Throttle lever in the full-open position.
D. Valve/tappet clearance correct.
E. Valve not bent or burned.
F. Valve seat not burned.
NOTE: To service valves, see Section 3.
7. Pour 29.5 ml (1 fl oz) of oil into the spark plug
hole, reattach the gauge, and retest compression.
8. If compression is now evident, service the piston
rings (see Section 3).
Spark Plug
A light brown insulator indicates that a plug is correct.
A white or dark insulator indicates that the engine may
need to be serviced or the carburetor (if equipped) may
need to be adjusted. To maintain a hot, strong spark,
keep the plug free of carbon.
! WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when using compressed
air.
! CAUTION
On the 700 EFI, do not ground the spark plug on the
cylinder head cover. The cover is made of magne-
sium and any contact with spark or electrical arc will
severely pit the surface.
PEAK COMPRESSION
MODEL
PSI
400
95-115
500
70-85
700 EFI
130-155
H1 Models
155-175
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