Muffler Cleaning; Spoke Torquing; Battery Inspection; Electrolyte Level - Honda C50 Shop Manual

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6. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION
Figure 6- 39. Removing di';user pipe
Diffuser pipe
Fig ure 6- 40. Cleaning diffuser pipe
Fi gure 6- 41 . Re to rqui ng spokes
Figure 6- 4 2. Battery
E. MUFFLER CLEANING
F.
The function of the muffler is to muffle the noise
of the exhaust gases as it is emitted from the com-
bustion chamber. In the process, t he carbon particles
in the gas accumulates on the muffler and the diffuser
pipe. Excess a ccumul ation of the carbon will restrict
th e now of th e exhaust gas, creating back pressure
which effects th e engine perfo rmanc e by lowering the
power o utput.
1. Clea ning
a. Remove the diffuser pipe locking bolt and pull
o ut the diffuser pipe (Fig. 6-39)
b . Top t he pipe lightly to remove the carbon and
hen wash in so lvent or gasoline (Fig.
6-40)
The c logging of the diffuser pipe will cause a
drop in the engi ne power output. A loose
connection at t he gasket jo int will produce
und esi reab le noise fro m leaki ng exhaust gas.
SPOKE TORQUING
Riding with loo se spoke will place on ununiform
loading on the rim os we ll as on the remaining spokes,
therefore, the spokes should be inspected frequently
and retorqued when they become loose.
Raise the wheel off the ground and check each
spoke for tightness, any spoke w hich are noticeably
loose should be torqued to the same value as the
remaining spokes so that the spokes are a ll of uniform
torque. Use the spoke nipple tool and torquing
wrench. (Fig.
6- 41)
G. BATTERY INSPECTION
Lo ss in battery electro lyte o ccurs after lo ng use
and sho uld be repl enished perio dically. When the
el ectro lyte level drops to the po int wh er e th e plates
are exposed, it wi ll result in rapid di scharge t o the
battery. The battery, sho uld a lw ays be mainta ined
at the pro per electro lyte leve l. 1
1. Electo lyt e Level
a . Remove the batt ery box, disconn ect the battery
cab le from th e battery, unfasted the battery
band and remove t he battery . (Fig.
6- 42)
The standard battery used is th e MBC
1-6.
!Mfg. by Yuasa Battery Co.l