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WARNING
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property.
TIP
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
IntroductionChecking the rocker arms and rocker arm shafts
The following procedure applies to all of the
rocker arms and rocker arm shafts.
1. Check:
Rocker arm
Damage/wear Replace.
2. Check:
Rocker arm shaft
Blue discoloration/excessive wear/pitting/
scratches Replace or
check the lubrication
system.
3. Measure:
Rocke ...
Adjusting the engine idling speed
NOTE:
Prior to adjusting the engine idling speed, the air
filter element should be clean, and the engine
should have adequate compression.
1. Start the engine and let it warm up for several
minutes.
2. Remove:
Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Lift the fuel tank. ...
Starting failures
Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
- Loose spark plug
- Loose cylinder head or cylinder
- Damaged cylinder head gasket
- Damaged cylinder gasket
- Worn or damaged cylinder
- Incorrect valve clearance
- Improperly sealed valve
- Incorrect valve-to-valve-seat contact
- Incorrect valve timi ...