Spark Arrester; Nut, Bolt, Fastener - Honda 86-87 TA200 FATCAT Service Manual

Raise the rear wheel using the box or workstand.
Move the rear wheel sideways with force to see if the swing
arm bushings are worn.
NOTE
If
rear
wheel has excessive free play, remove the wheel and
move the swing arm sideways with fo rce to determine
whether the swing arm pivot bushings or wheel bearings
are worn.
Replace them if they are excessively worn.
Refer to page 12-4 for rear wheel hub bearing replacement and
page
12-' 2
for swing arm pivot bushing replacement.
Check the entire rear suspension being sure everything is se-
curely mounted and not damaged or distorted .
Torque all nuts and bolts.
loosen the swing arm pivot nut and pump grease into the
swing arm pivot bearings through t h e grease fitting on the
swing arm.
SPARK ARRESTER
Do not touch the exhaust components while the exhaust system
is hot.
Perform this operation in a well-L'entilated area. free from fire
hazard.
Use adequate eJ'e protection.
Remove the bolts. gasket and spark arrester lid.
Block the end of the muffler with a shop towel.
Sum
the engine with the transmission in neutral , and purge ac-
cumulated carbon from the muffler bV momentarilv revving up
the engine several times.
Stop the engine and allow the exhaust system to cool.
Make sure that the bolts and gasket are in good condition. Re-
place tl)ej)olts and gasket if necessary.
Install ihe'gasket and spark arrester lid, and tighten the bolts
securely.
NUT, BOLT, FASTENER
Tighten bolts, nuts and fasteners at regular intervals shown in
the Maintenance Schedule (page 3 -2).
Check that all chassis nuts and bolts are tightened to their cor-
rect torque values Ipage 1·51. Check that aU cotter pins and
safety clips are in place.
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MAINTENANCE
/ 1} SWING ARM GREASE FITTING
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(2) PIVOT
NUT ...
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(1) GASKET
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- 12) SPARK ARRESTER LID
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(3) BOl T5
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