Valve Clearance - KYMCO XCITING 500 Service Manual

3
. INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT

VALVE CLEARANCE

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Inspect and adjust the valve clearance
while the engine is cold (Below
35°C/95°F).
Remove the floorboard (page 2-6).
Remove the cylinder head cover (page 8-5).
Remove the timing hole cap and O-ring.
Remove the crankshaft hole cap and O-ring.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise and align the
"T" mark on the flywheel with the index
mark on the right crankcase cover.
The punch marks on the camshaft should face
upward as shown.
If the punch marks on the camshaft are facing
downward, turn the crankshaft clockwise one
full turn (360°) and the punch marks are
facing upward.
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XCITING 500
Timing Hole Cap/ring
Crankshaft Hole Cap/O-ring
"T" Mark
Index Mark
Punch Marks