Engine Crankcase Opening - PIAGGIO 500 cc Service Manual

Driving shaft crankcase
- Check the driving shaft end play before you open the
engine crankcase.
Use for this procedure a plate (e.g. specific tool) and
a stand with dial gauge, specific tool
Specific tool:
Crankcase separating plate
Dial gauge and stand
Standard play: 0.10 - 0.50 mm
Limit allowed after use: 0.60 mm
- If the play exceeds the indicated values, it means that
the supporting surfaces of the crankcase driving shaft
are worn.
- To correctly measure the play, completely restore the
play in both directions by acting between the crank-
case and the driving shaft.

Engine crankcase opening

- Remove the engine mount setscrew on the half
crankcase, flywheel side.
- Remove the crankcase 14 coupling screws.
N.B.: The fixing screws come in 3 different lengths.
Take note of their right position.
8 - 4
020262Y
020335Y
05_247
05_248
05_249