Yamaha TTR90(M) Owner's Service Manual page 126

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
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4. Check:
Valve clearance
Out of specification
Valve clearance (cold):
Intake valve:
0.05 ~ 0.09 mm
(0.0020 ~ 0.0035 in)
Exhaust valve:
0.08 ~ 0.12 mm
(0.031 ~ 0.047 in)
Checking steps:
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with
a wrench.
Align the T.D.C. mark a on the rotor with
the align mark b on the crankcase cover
when piston is at T.D.C. on compression
stroke.
Measure the valve clearance using a
feeler gauge 1.
Out of specification
5. Adjust:
Valve clearance
Adjustment steps:
Loosen the locknut 1.
Turn the adjuster 3 in or out with the
valve adjusting tool 2 until specified clear-
ance is obtained.
Turning in
Valve clearance is decreased.
Turning out
Valve clearance is increased.
Valve adjusting tool:
YM-08035/90890-01311
Hold the adjuster to prevent it from moving
and tighten the locknut.
Measure the valve clearance.
If the clearance is incorrect, repeat above
steps until specified clearance is obtained.
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INSP
ADJ
Adjust.
Adjust clearance.
7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)