Check the leads, couplers, and connectors for stains, rust, moisture, etc.
1. Disconnect:
2. Check:
Moisture → Dry with an air blower.
Rust/stains → Connect and disconnect several times.

3. Check:
Loose connection → Connect properly.
NOTE:
If the pin "1" on the terminal is flattened, bend it up.

4. Connect:
NOTE:
Make sure all connections are tight.
5. Check:

NOTE:
If there is no continuity, clean the terminals.
When checking the wire harness, perform steps (1) to (3).
As a quick remedy, use a contact revitalizer available at most part stores.

Circlips
Special toolsChecking the front wheel
1. Check:
Front wheel axle
Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent wheel
axle.
2. Check:
Tire
Front wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page
3-23 and "CHECKING TH ...
Removing the valves
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and related components.
NOTE:
Before removing the internal parts of the cylinder
head (e.g., valves, valve springs, valve seats),
make sure the valves properly seal.
1. Check:
Valve sealing
Leakage at the valve seat Check
the valve
...
General tightening torque specifications
This chart specifies tightening torques for standard
fasteners with a standard ISO thread pitch.
Tightening torque specifications for special components
or assemblies are provided for each
chapter of this manual. To avoid warpage, tighten
multi-fastener assemblies in a crisscross pattern
and ...