KYMCO UXV500I Repair Manual page 490

5.Engine UXV 500i
UXV 500i/700i
Apply grease to the inside of the cotters. Apply a dab of grease to the end of a flat blade
screwdriver. Set the keeper in the grease on the screwdriver and insert it onto the valve
stem. Repeat this with the other keeper.
After the valves have been reassemble place a clean shop towel under the cylinder head in
the combustion chamber area and gently tap each valve with a plastic rod and rubber
mallet to make sure the valves and cotters are seated properly.
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