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CHK
ADJ
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MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE
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MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRES-
SURE
NOTE:
Insufficient compression pressure will result in
a loss of performance.
1. Measure:
8
valve clearance
Out of specification
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Adjust
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE VALVE
CLEARANCE”.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Remove:
8
cover
8
rear carrier
8
side cover (right,left )
8
hook
8
front cover
Refer to “COVER AND PANEL”.
4. Disconnect:
8
spark plug cap
5. Remove:
8
spark plug
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Before removing the spark plug, use
compressed air to blow away any dirt
accumulated in the spark plug well to
prevent it from falling into the cylinder.
6. Install:
8
compression gauge
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Compression gauge
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