2. Inspection and Adjustment
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c) Valve clearance measurement
Insert a thickness gage between the rocker arm
and valve cap, and record the measured valve
clearance.
(Use it as the data for estimating the wear state.)
d) Adjusting other cylinders
Turn the crankshaft 240
°
and make adjustment
for the No.3 cylinder. Then adjust the No.2
cylinder in this order.
The cylinder to be adjusted first does not have to
be the No.1 cylinder. Select and adjust the
cylinder where the piston is the nearest to the top
dead center after turning, and make adjustment for other cylinders in the order of ignition by
turning the crankshaft 240
° e
ach time.
The adjustment method of reducing the flywheel turning numbers (for reference):
Set NO.1 cylinder to the compression T.D.C. and adjust the clearance of the
z
mark of the below
table. Next, turn the flywheel once (the suction/ exhaust valve of NO.1 cylinder is in the position of
the overlap T.D.C. at this time), and adjust the clearance of the
{
mark.
Ignition order of 3 cylinder engines: 1
→
3
→
2
2) Valve clearance inspection and adjustment
a) Loosen adjusting bolts
Loosen the lock nut and adjust the screw. And
check the valve for any inclination of valve cap,
entrance of dirt or wear.
b) Measure valve clearance
Insert a 0.2 mm thickness gage between the
rocker arm and valve cap, and adjust the valve
clearance. Tighten the adjusting bolt.
c) Apply oil to the contact surface between
adjusting screw and push rod.
d) Adjusting other cylinders
Turn the crankshaft 240
°
then and make
adjustment for the No.3 cylinder. Then adjust the
No.2 cylinder in this order.
The cylinder to be adjusted first does not have to
be the No.1 cylinder. Select and adjust the
cylinder where the piston is the nearest to the top dead center after turning, and make adjustment
for other cylinders in the order of ignition by turning the crankshaft 240
°
each time.
Cylinder No.
1
2
3
Valve
Suction
Exhaust
Suction
Exhaust
Suction
Exhaust
No.1 compression
T.D.C
z
z
z
z
The first time
No.1 overlap T.D.C
{
{
The second time
Standard valve clearance (mm)
0.15-0.25
Valve
clearance
Rocker arm
(Valve clearance)
Adjusting screw
Lock nut
(Normal)
(Abnormal)
Valve cap
(Valve clearance adjustment)