1. Remove:
2. Lift the fuel tank. (Do not disconnect the fuel hose, drain hose
3. Check:
Fuel hose "1" Cracks/damage → Replace.
Loose connection Connect properly.

4. Install:
Checking the throttle body joint and air filter case joint
Checking the cylinder head breather hoseChecking the primary drive gear
1. Remove:
Primary drive gear
Refer to "BALANCER GEAR" on page 5-53.
2. Check:
Primary drive gear
Damage/wear Replace the
primary drive
gear and clutch housing as a set.
Excessive noise during operation
Replace
the primary drive gear and clutch housing as
a set
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Checking the thermostat
1. Check:
Thermostat
Does not open at 80.5-83.5 C (176.9-182.3
F) Replace.
a. Suspend the thermostat "1" in a container "2"
filled with water.
b. Slowly heat the water "3".
c. Place a thermometer "4" in the water.
d. While stirring the water, observe the thermostat
and th ...
Checking the drive sprocket
1. Check:
Drive sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear
Replace the
drive chain sprockets as a set.
Bent teeth Replace the drive
chain sprockets
as a set.
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Drive chain sprocket
Checking the rear wheel sprocket
Refer to "CHECKING AND R ...