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INSP
ADJ
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT/
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
EC35M021
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
1. Start the engine and thoroughly warm it
up.
2. Adjust:
●
Idle speed
Adjustment steps:
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Adjust the pilot screw.
Refer to “PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT”
section.
●
Turn the throttle stop screw
1
until the
engine runs at the lowest possible speed.
To increase idle speed
→
Turn the throttle stop screw
1
in
a
.
To decrease idle speed
→
Turn the throttle stop screw
1
out
b
.
Engine idling speed:
1,700 ~ 1,900 r/min
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
●
The valve clearance should be adjusted
when the engine is cool to the touch.
●
The piston must be at Top Dead Center
(T.D.C.) on compression stroke to check or
adjust the valve clearance.
1. Remove:
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Seat
●
Side covers
●
Air scoops
●
Fuel tank
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
2. Drain:
●
Coolant
Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section.
3. Remove:
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RADIATOR
Refer to “RADIATOR” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
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Engine stay (upper)
●
Cylinder head breather hose
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Cylinder head cover
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Spark plug cap
Refer to “CYLINDER HEAD COVER”
section in the CHAPTER 4.