Removing and installing the cowlings and panel
The cowlings and panel shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a cowling or panel needs to be removed and installed.
Cowling A
To remove the cowling
Remove the screws, and then take the cowling off.
Screw
Cowling A
To install the cowling
Place the cowling in the original position, and then install the screws.
Cowling B
To remove the cowling
Screw
Cowling B
To install the cowling
Cowling C
To remove the cowling
Remove the screws, and then pull the cowling off as shown.
Screw
Cowling C
To install the cowling
Place the cowling in the original position, and then install the screws.
Cowling D
To remove the cowling
TIP
The quick fastener is removed by pushing
the center pin in with a screwdriver,
then pulling the fastener out.
Quick fastener
Screw
Cowling D
To install the cowling
TIP
To install the quick fasteners, push the
center pin out so that it will protrude
from the fastener head, insert the fastener
into the cowling, and then push
the protruding pin in until it is flush with
the fastener head.
Panel A
To remove the panel
Screw
Panel A
To install the panel
Checking the clutch springs
The following procedure applies to all of the
clutch springs.
1. Check:
Clutch spring
Damage Replace the clutch
springs as a
set.
2. Measure:
Clutch spring free length "a"
Out of specification Replace
the clutch
springs as a set.
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Installing the thermostat
1. Install:
Thermostat
NOTE:
Install the thermostat with its breather hole "a"
facing up.
2. Install:
Copper washer
Coolant temperature sensor
CAUTION:Use extreme care when handling the
coolant
temperature sensor. Replace any part that
was dropped or subjected to ...
Checking the cylinder and piston
1. Check:
Piston wall
Cylinder wall
Vertical scratches Replace the
cylinder,
and replace the piston and piston rings as a
set.
2. Measure:
Piston-to-cylinder clearance
a. Measure cylinder bore "C" with the cylinder
bore gauge.
NOTE:
Measure cylinder bore "C" by takin ...