CRANKSHAFT ITRANSMISSION/KICKSTARTER
INSPECTION
Measure the connecting rod big end side clearance
with
a
feeler gauge.
SERV
ICE
LIMIT:
0.60 mm (0.024
in)
Measure
the
connecting
rod big
end
radial
clear-
ance at symmetrical points as shown.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Turn the outer race of the crankshaft bearing with
your finger.
The bearing
shou ld
turn
smoothly and quietly.
A lso check
that
the inner race of
the
bearing fits
tightly
on the crankshaft.
Check
the
timing sprocket for wear or damage.
If you are
replacing the
timing sprocket, align the
valley of the sprocket teeth with the center of woo-
druff key groove as shown.
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