1. Before removal and disassembly, remove all dirt, mud, dust and foreign material.

2. Use only the proper tools and cleaning equipment.
Refer to "SPECIAL TOOLS" on page 1-8.
3. When disassembling, always keep mated parts together. This includes gears, cylinders, pistons and other parts that have been "mated" through normal wear. Mated parts must always be reused or replaced as an assembly.

4. During disassembly, clean all of the parts and place them in trays in the order of disassembly.
This will speed up assembly and allow for the correct installation of all parts.
5. Keep all parts away from any source of fire.
Replacement partsStarting 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 ...
Ignition circuit cut-off system
The ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising
the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the following
functions.
It prevents starting when the transmission
is in gear and the sidestand
is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.
It prevents starting when the t ...
Checking the engine oil level
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes,
and then turn it off.
3. Check:
Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level ...