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IntroductionChecking the valve springs
The following procedure applies to all of the
valve springs.
1. Measure:
Valve spring free length "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
2. Measure:
Compressed valve spring force "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
b. Installed length
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Removing the primary drive gear and balancer gears
1. Loosen:
Primary drive gear nut "1"
NOTE:
Place the aluminum plate "a" between the balancer
drive gear "2" and the balancer driven
gear "3", and then loosen the primary drive gear
nut.
2. Straighten the lock washer tab.
3. Loosen:
Balancer driven gear nut "1"
NOTE:
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Removing the fuel tank
1. Extract the fuel in the fuel tank through the
fuel tank filler hole with a pump.
2. Remove:
Fuel hose connector cover "1"
3. Disconnect:
Fuel hose "2"
CAUTION:
Be sure to disconnect the fuel hose by
hand. Do not forcefully disconnect the
hose with tools.
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