Checking The Valve Clearance; Adjusting The Valve Clearance; Installing The Generator Cover - KTM 450 EXC-R EU Repair Manual

30/ASSEMBLING ENGINE

Checking the valve clearance

Adjusting the valve clearance

Remove the timing chain tensioner. (
Remove the camshaft. (

Installing the generator cover

Remove special tool
Crank the engine several times.
Set the engine to ignition top dead center. (
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On all valves, check valve clearance between the valve and rocker arm.
Specification
Valve clearance
Outfeed at: 20 °C (68 °F)
Infeed at: 20 °C (68 °F)
Feeler gauge (59029041000) (
» If valve clearance does not meet specifications:
Adjust the valve clearance. (
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Mount and tighten screw
Specification
Plug, crankshaft location
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P. 62)
P. 62)
Raise rocker arm
Remove shims
Correct the shims as indicated by the results of the valve clearance check.
Insert fitting shims
Install the camshaft. (
Install the timing chain tensioner. (
Check the valve clearance. (
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Mount centering pins
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.
0.12... 0.17 mm (0.0047... 0.01 in)
0.1... 0.15 mm (0.0039... 0.01 in)
P. 179)
P. 109)
.
M8
on the outside.
and set them down according to the installation position.
.
P. 108)
P. 108)
P. 109)
. Fit generator cover seal
P. 61)
10 Nm
(7.38 lbf ft)
.
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