FOREWORD Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 0.1.3. ABBREVIATIONS/SYMBOLS/CONVENTIONS = number < = is less than > = is more than ≤ = is less than or equal to ≥ = is more than or equal to = approximately ∞...
GENERAL INFORMATION Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 1.1. MANUAL LAYOUT 1.1.1. CONVENTIONS USED IN THE MANUAL • This manual is divided in sections and subsections, each covering a set of the most significant components. For quick reference, see the sections index.
GENERAL INFORMATION Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 1.1.2. SAFETY INFORMATION The following conventions are used to identify safety information throughout the manual: This symbol identifies safety-related information. Whenever you see this symbol in the manual or at- tached to the engine, use utmost care to avoid the risk of injury.
GENERAL INFORMATION Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 1.2. GENERAL RULES 1.2.1. BASIC SAFETY RULES CARBON MONOXIDE Should it be necessary to perform some operations with the vehicle running, make sure to work outdoors or in a well- ventilated room.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION The following indications should be strictly complied with when servicing, disassembling or reassembling the engine. DANGER Never use naked flames when servicing. Before servicing or inspecting the motorcycle: stop the en- gine and remove the key from the ignition switch;...
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GENERAL INFORMATION Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS To disconnect the electrical connector, follow the procedures below. Failure to comply with these procedures may lead to irreparable damages to connector and wiring.
GENERAL INFORMATION Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 1.3. DANGEROUS ELEMENTS 1.3.1. WARNINGS CONCERNING FUEL, LUBRICANTS, COOLANT AND OTHER COMPONENT PARTS DANGER The fuel used to operate engines is highly flammable and becomes explosive under particular condi- tions.
GENERAL INFORMATION Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 1.4. RUNNING-IN 1.4.1. RUNNING-IN RECOMMENDATIONS The running-in of the engine is essential to ensure its duration and correct functioning. If possible, drive on hilly roads and/or roads with many bends, so that the engine, the suspensions and the brakes un- dergo a more effective running-in.
SPARE PARTS Should some parts be replaced, use aprilia Original Spare Parts only. aprilia high-quality Original Spare Parts have been expressly designed and manufactured for aprilia vehicles. WARNING Non-original spare parts can impair the vehicle performance or cause serious damage to the vehicle itself.
GENERAL INFORMATION Engines M245M / M281M 1.6. SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL DATA - 125CC 4T-4V-H O ENGINE 1.6.1. ENGINE Type Single-cylinder 4-stroke engine, 4 valves with auxiliary air system and catalytic muffler Bore 57 mm Stroke 48.6 mm Capacity 124 cm Compression ratio 11.
GENERAL INFORMATION Engines M234M / M282M 1.6.2. TECHNICAL DATA - 200CC 4T-4V-H2O ENGINE ENGINE Type Single-cylinder 4-stroke engine, 4 valves with auxiliary air system and catalytic muffler Bore 72 mm Stroke 48.6 mm Capacity 198 cm Compression ratio 11,5 : 1 Carburettor WALBRO WVF7 ∅...
GENERAL INFORMATION Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 1.7. USE OF PRODUCTS 1.7.1. USE OF PRODUCTS For all maintenance operations, use only the product listed below. Listed materials have been tested for many years and are suitable for all the applications specified by the manufacturer.
GENERAL INFORMATION Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 1.8. TIGHTENING 1.8.1. GENERAL TIGHTENING TORQUE SETTINGS The table shows the tightening toque settings for 8.8 class screws made of steel/aluminum or other similar materials. Screw or bolt...
SPECIAL TOOLS Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M SPECIAL TOOLS 2 - 1...
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SPECIAL TOOLS Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M SUMMARY 2.1. SPECIAL TOOLS ............................3 2.1.1. SPECIAL TOOLS ........................... 3 2 - 2...
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SPECIAL TOOLS Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 2.1. SPECIAL TOOLS 2.1.1. SPECIAL TOOLS Special tools are required for correct part removal, installa- tion and tune-up. Improper and/or makeshift tools might cause damages. The list below includes special tools, which have been especially designed for this engine.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.2. FAN GUARD • Remove the screws and guard. NOTE 125 c.c. engine fan guard has four fasteners. The 200 c.c. guard has five at two levels.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.5. INSTALLING THE DRIVEN PULLEY SHAFT BEARING • Warm up the case a little from the inside so not to damage outer paintwork. Fit the bearing into its seat.
ENGINE Engines M234M / M282M 3.1.6. BELT ROLLER (ENGINES M234M / M282M) (200 cc) • Ensure that the roller shows no signs of irregular wear and can turn freely. REMOVING THE ROLLER • Remove the screw, spacer and roller complete with bearing.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.7. REMOVING THE DRIVING PULLEY Engines M192M / M245M / M281M / M191M (125 - 150 cc) • Remove the nut and the cup washer, the drive com- mon to all kick-starter versions and the steel washer.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.8. REMOVING THE DRIVING PULLEY FROM THE ENGINE • Remove the spacer, clutch housing the whole driven pulley assembly and transmission belt. NOTE The assembly can be removed even with the driving pulley still fitted.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.10. REMOVING THE CLUTCH • Use the adapter ring with its pins facing the clutch to mount the clutch on the specific tool. Universal tool for clutch assemblies: 8140259...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.11. PIN COLLAR • Remove the collar with two screwdrivers (A) or a ring tool (B). • Remove the guide pins (1) and the moving half pulley (2).
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.12. FIXED DRIVEN HALF PULLEY BEARINGS • Check that parts are not worn out and/or noisy and re- place, if necessary. • Remove the stop ring with two flat-tip screwdrivers.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.14. MOVABLE DRIVEN HALF PULLEY • Remove the two inner seal rings (1) and the two O- rings (2). • Measure insider diameter of the bushing. Max. diameter allowed: Ø 41.08 mm Standard diameter: Ø...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.15. INSTALLING FIXED DRIVEN HALF PULLEY BEARINGS • Take tool number: 8140662 • Fit the support (A) into the driven pulley and fit a new needle bearing (1) with the drift (C) (larger end).
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.16. ASSEMBLING THE DRIVEN PULLEY • Fit the new oil seals (1) and O-rings (2) onto the mov- ing half pulley. • Check parts in contact with the belt.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.18. CLUTCH WEIGHTS • Check thickness of friction material on clutch weights. Min. thickness allowed: 1 mm • Weights should show no traces of lubricants. If they do, leak test the driven pulley assembly.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.19. INSTALLING THE CLUTCH • Mount the spring, clutch and driven pulley. • Use the adapter ring to mount the clutch on the specific tool. Universal tool for clutch assemblies: 8140269 Adapter for clutch unit disassembly: 8140665 •...
ENGINE Engines M234M / M282M 3.1.22. INSTALLING THE FIXED DRIVING HALF PUL- LEY (ENGINES M234M / M282M) (200 cc) • Fit the steel shim against the bushing and the fixed driving half pulley. • Fit the starting sprocket assembly complete with torque limiter.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.26. FITTING THE TRANSMISSION COVER • Ensure that centering dowels are in position. • Refit the cover and tighten the screws to the specified torque. • Refit the oil filler/dipstick.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.29. HUB CASE BEARINGS • Check bearings for wear, play and noise level. In case of troubles, proceed as follows. • Use a suitable extractor to remove the three 15-mm bearings (1) (two on the case and one on the cover).
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.30. REMOVING THE WHEEL SHAFT BEARING FROM THE COVER • Remove the circlip from the outside of the hub cover. • Remove the bearing; support the hub cover properly.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.31. REMOVING THE DRIVEN PULLEY SHAFT • Remove the transmission cover and the clutch assem- bly. • Withdraw the driven pulley shaft from the bearing. • Remove the oil seal from the bearing. Be careful not to damage its seat.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.32. INSTALLING HUB CASE BEARINGS • Parts should be warmed up with the heat gun first. • Fit the three 15-mm bearings (1) (two on the case and one on the cover).
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.33. INSTALLING THE DRIVEN PULLEY SHAFT BEARING • Warm the half case with the heat gun. • Fit a new driven pulley shaft bearing with its balls visi- ble from inside the hub.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.34. CHECKING HUB COVER • Ensure that the mating surface is not dented or bent. • Check bearing thrust surfaces. • If necessary, fit a new hub cover.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.35. INSTALLING THE WHEEL SHAFT BEARING IN THE COVER • Warm the cover with the heat gun. • Fit the wheel shaft bearing on the cover. •...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.36. CHECKING HUB SHAFTS • The three shafts should show no signs of wear or damages to their toothed surfaces; also check bearing and oil seal thrust surfaces.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.1.38. FITTING THE HUB COVER • Fit a new gasket on the centering dowels. • Fit the cover. Make sure the vent hose is properly posi- tioned.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.2.3. REMOVING THE STATOR • Remove the wiring clamps. • Remove the terminal from the min. oil pressure switch. • Remove the Pick-Up screws, the screw securing the wiring to the bracket and the stator retaining screws.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.2.4. CHECKING THE STATOR • Check for continuity between connections 5-3 and 5-1 using a tester. • Check ground insulation of the three-stator phases 5- ground, 3-ground and 1-ground.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.2.5. CHECKING THE FLYWHEEL • Check that the inside plastic parts and Pick-UP control plate are not damaged. 3 - 46...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.2.6. INSTALLING THE STATOR ASSEMBLY • Replace the stator and Pick-up. NOTE The Pick-Up cable must be placed between the upper screw and the locating dowel. •...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.2.7. INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL • Install the flywheel; ensure that the key is properly po- sitioned. • Tighten the flywheel nut to the specified torque; lock the flywheel with the special tool:...
ENGINE Engines M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.2.8. FITTING THE COMPLETE FLYWHEEL COVER (ENGINES M245M / M281M / M234M /M282M) (125 - 200 CC) • Position the flywheel with its TDC mark aligned with the mark on the crankcase. •...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.3. LUBRICATION 3.3.1. CHECKING THE OIL PRESSURE • After having removed the flywheel cover as described under section 4, disconnect oil min pressure switch connector (1) and remove switch (2).
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.3.2. REMOVING THE OIL SUMP AND THE PRES- SURE-ADJUSTING BY-PASS • Remove the oil filler cap, the transmission cover and the driving pulley with belt and sprocket.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.3.3. CHECKING THE BY-PASS • Check the free length of the spring. Standard length: 54.2 mm. • Check that piston is free from scoring. • Make sure that piston can run smoothly along casing and that sufficient sealing is ensured.
ENGINE Engines M191M / M245M / M281M 3.3.4. REMOVAL OF THE CHAINS HOUSING COVER (ENGINES M245M / M281M / M191M) (125 - 150 cc) • Undo the attachment screws to remove the chains housing cover. • Extract the cover by means of the lugs. IMPORTANT: Pull the cover parallel to the drive shaft to prevent breaking the lugs.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M234M / M282M 3.3.5. DISASSEMBLY OF THE CHAINS HOUSING COVER (ENGINES M192M / M234M / M282M) (125 - 200 cc) • Use the bolts supplied to mount the base of the tool on the cover. •...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.3.6. REMOVING THE OIL PUMP • Take out the two bolts and remove the pump driving pulley cover. • Insert a screwdriver in the pulley to prevent it from turn- ing.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.3.7. CHECKING THE OIL PUMP • Remove the two screws (1) and the oil pump cover (2). • Remove the inner rotor circlip (3). • Remove the oil pump shaft and circlip.
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ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M • Check the axial play of the rotors with a ground bar. Limit: 0.09 mm • Mount the oil pump cover and tighten the attachment screws. 3 - 57...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.3.8. ASSEMBLING THE OIL PUMP • Check the pump body-shaft for wear. • Check that pump cover is not worn or scored. • In case of excessive wear or scores, change the dam- aged parts or the whole unit.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M234M / M282M 3.3.9. ASSEMBLY OF THE CHAINS HOUSING COVER (ENGINES M192M / M234M / M282M) (125 - 200 cc) • Prepare the new cover and lubricate the sealing edge. WARNING Do not lubricate the surface used to key the cover on the engine housing.
ENGINE Engines M191M / M245M / M281M 3.3.10. ASSEMBLY OF THE CHAINS HOUSING COVER (ENGINES M245M / M281M / M191M) (125 - 150 CC) • Check the chain tightener shoe (1) for signs of wear. • If the shoe is worn, change it or mount it in the oppo- site direction so that it works from the opposite side.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.3.11. ASSEMBLING THE BY-PASS AND THE OIL SUMP • Refit the by-pass piston (3) into its seat (A). • Install the adjuster spring (2). • Apply a new sump seal (4).
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.4. COOLING 3.4.1. REMOVING THE WATER PUMP • In the event of noise at the bearings or oil leaks at the cover inner drain hole, overhaul water pump.
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ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M • Remove ceramic seal static side (1) from flywheel cover (2) with a screwdriver. • Position flywheel cover under a press. Make sure it is perfectly flat.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.4.2. CHECKING THE COMPONENTS • Check that rotor is free from excessive wear or cracks. • Check that rotor shaft is not oxidized. • Check that bearing seats and ceramic seal are not oxidized.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.4.3. ASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP • Use a heat gun to heat the flywheel cover from the in- side. NOTE Overheating may damage the painted surface. •...
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ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M • Fit a new O-ring on the rotor cover. • Remount the rotor cover. • Tighten the retaining screws to the specified torque value. TIGHTENING TORQUE VALUES Screws (3): 3 ÷...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.4.4. CHECKING THE THERMOSTAT • Visually inspect thermostat (1) for damage. • Fill a metal container with about 1 liter of water. • Immerge the thermostat (1). Keep it at the center of container.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.5.2. CHECKING CRANKSHAFT AXIAL PLAY • Before opening the crankcase, check crankshaft axial play with the specific tools: Dial gauge holder: 8140266 Small parts for crankshaft axial play: 8140657 •...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.5.3. OPENING THE CRANKCASE • Remove the crankcase coupling screws (1). • Detach the two casings. Keep the shaft (2) installed on one of them. WARNING The crankshaft may drop out if this is not done.
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ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M • Check the con-rod radial play. Standard play: 0.036 ÷ 0.054 mm • Check that axial play holding surfaces are not scored and use a gauge to check crankshaft width.
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ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M Checking crankshaft alignment • Measure crankshaft misalignment in the four points in- dicated. Max. misalignment allowed: A = 0.15 mm B = 0.01 mm C = 0.01 mm D = 0.10 mm...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.5.4. CHECKING CRANKCASE • Before checking the casing, thoroughly clean all sur- faces and lubrication ducts. • On the transmission-side casing, pay particular atten- tion to the oil pump ducts and seat, by-pass duct, main bearings and cooling jet (1).
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.5.5. CHECKING THE MAIN BEARING • Optimal lubrication pressure (4 bar) and good oil deliv- ery are necessary to ensure good lubrication. Bearings must be correctly positioned so to prevent choking of oil delivery lines.
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ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M Bearing inner diameter after Bearing category Casing category Assembling possibility assembly 29.025 ÷ 29.040 mm Original 29.019 ÷ 29.034 mm Original and spare 29.028 ÷ 29.043 mm 29.022 ÷...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.5.7. INEASSEMBLING THE STARTER MOTOR • Fit a new O-ring on the starter motor and lubricate it. • Fit starter motor (1) on crankcase (2). Tighten the two screws (3) to the specified torque value.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6. CYLINDER HEAD AND TIMING SYSTEM 3.6.1. DISASSEMBLY OF THE TAPPET COVER • Remove the fasteners. Remove the tappet cover com- plete with settler and automatic valve.
TRANSMISSION Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.2. CHECKING THE TIMING SYSTEM • Remove the retaining screws and then remove the fly- wheel cover. • Turn the flywheel to align the case mark to the TDC mark.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.3. CHECKING/ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE • Align timing marks to check valve clearance. • Check the valve-shim clearance with a feeler gauge. If valve clearance is not as specified, loosen the check nut and adjust the clearance value with a screwdriver.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.4. FITTING THE TAPPET COVER NOTE Fit a new O-ring onto the tappet cover. • Mount the cover complete with settler. • Tighten the fastener to the current torque value.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.5. CHECKING END-OF-COMPRESSION PRESSURE • Remove the spark plug cap when the engine is cold. • Remove the spark plug. • Fit a compression pressure gauge into the spark plug seat tightening the 10-mm spark plug fitting to the specified torque.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.6. CHECKING IGNITION ADVANCE • For this check, a strobe lamp with induction clamps connected to the spark plug power cable is required. • Connect the clamps to the right poles.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.7. INTAKE MANIFOLD DISASSEMBLY • Open the clamps and disconnect the carburettor cool- ing circuit pipes. • Open the clamps, disconnect the petrol drainpipe from the bowl and remove the carburettor.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.9. REMOVING THE TIMING GEAR • First remove the following parts: transmission cover, driving belt roller and belt, sprocket, oil sump with spring and by-pass piston, oil pump pulley cover, crankshaft O-ring and washer between sprockets.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.11. HEAD DISASSEMBLY • Unscrew and disconnect the SAS pipe. Save the washers. • Remove the spark plug. • Remove the two side fasteners. • Working crossways, loosen cylinder head fastening nuts.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.12. VALVES DISASSEMBLY • Use the special tool with adapter to remove valve cot- ter, washers, springs and valves. WARNING Arrange valves so as to indicate their original positioning on the head.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.14. CHECKING CON-ROD SMALL END • Using an inside micrometer gauge, check con-rod small end diameter. Standard diameter: 15.015 ÷ 15.025 mm Max. allowed diameter: 15.030 mm...
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ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M • Use a suitable bore gauge to measure cylinder inner diameter (D1 and D2) in the directions shown in the figure. Take readings at three heights (H1, H2, and H3).
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.16. PISTON • Thoroughly clean piston ring locations. • Use suitable probes to measure the clearance between piston rings and grooves. • If the clearance exceeds the permitted values change the piston.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.17. PISTON RINGS • Install the three piston rings one by one in the cylinder area with original diameter. Use the piston to set the rings at right angles to the cylinder axis.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.18. ASSEMBLING PISTON • Fit piston and gudgeon pin to on rod by setting the po- sition piston with the arrow facing the exhaust side. • Protect the crankshaft sent.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.20. ASSEMBLING PISTON RINGS • Position scraper ring spring on piston. • To fit the ring, keep its opening opposite the spring joint with the word top facing the piston crown. The chamfered edge must face the piston crown.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.21. ASSEMBLING THE CYLINDER • Blow through the lubrication duct and oil the cylinder liner. • Fit the centering dowels. • Install cylinder base gasket according to the previously calculated thickness.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.22. CHECKING THE HEAD • Using a ground bar and a feeler gauge, check that the head surface is not worn or out of shape. Max. misalignment allowed: 0.05 mm •...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.25. CHECKING VALVE SEALING • Install valves into head. • Alternatively test intake and exhaust valves. • To carry out this test, fill manifold with fuel and check that head does not leak at the valves (keep valves pressed with your fingers).
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.27. ASSEMBLING VALVES • Install valves, springs and plates. Use the special tool with adapter to compress springs and install cotters into seats. NOTE Do not confuse valve-assembling position. Fit valve springs with the reference color facing the cotters (longer turns).
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.28. CHECKING THE TIMING SYSTEM PARTS • Make sure the chain is not worn. • Check that guide sliding shoe and tensioner sliding shoe are not excessively worn.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.29. CHECKING THE CAMSHAFT • Check that camshaft thrust surfaces are not exces- sively worn and measure their diameters. Standard diameter Thrust surface A (Engines M192M / M245M / M281M / M234M / M282M) (125 - 200 cc) Ø: 36.95 ÷...
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ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M • Check that the cam and the rubber stop on holding guard are not worn. • Check that the automatic valve-lifter, end of travel roller and counterweight for signs of wear.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.30. ASSEMBLING HEAD AND TIMING SYSTEM PARTS • Fit the centering dowels. • Fit the gasket with the word "ALTO" facing the cylinder head. • Fit the retaining rings.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.31. ASSEMBLING TIMING SYSTEM PARTS • Install the rocker arms and pins. • Lubricate the rocker arms through the upper holes. • Mount the camshaft • Insert the bracket and tighten the screws to the speci- fied torque value.
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ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M • Fit the camshaft drive pulley and its washer. • Make sure the 4v mark on the on the pulley is in line with the reference mark on the head. If it is opposite to the head, turn the crankshaft once.
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ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M • Position the spring and washer and tighten the centre screw to the specified torque value. TIGHTENING TORQUE VALUES Screw: 5 ÷ 6 Nm • Mount the tappet cover •...
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.32. ASSEMBLING THE THERMOSTAT • Position thermostat with the bleed hole in the highest position. • Make sure that rubber seal is correctly positioned. • Fit thermostat cover with the union for carburetor heat- ing tube facing the flywheel.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.6.33. ASSEMBLING THE INDUCTION MANIFOLD • Fit manifold and tighten its three bolts. • Fit the carburettor, connect the petrol drainpipe to the bowl and clamp the carburetor.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.7. SECONDARY AIR 3.7.1. DESCRIPTION General notes The SAS operating system for Euro 2 200cc leader engine is almost identical to the SAS system. The only difference is that: secondary air, instead of entering the muffler, enters directly head exhaust duct.
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ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M • Through a rigid, flanged duct connected to the head, air reaches the exhaust connector so as to release oxygen to the unburnt gases before the catalyzer, by thus favoring a better reaction of this last component.
ENGINE Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M 3.7.2. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION REFERENCE The exhaust noise level is The reed valve on the sec- Change device and hose Disassembling the secon- too high...
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M DIASSEMBLY OF SECTOR GEAR AND 4.2.2. PINION • Press the drive lever to remove the starter pinion. • Unscrew the kick-start bolt and remove the lever. • Remove the circlip and washer.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.3. ASSEMBLY OF SECTOR GEAR AND PINION • Grease the spring with JOTA 3 FS. • Mount the spring. • Replace the sector gear and load the spring with the specific tool.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.4. DISASSEMBLY OF THE CLUTCH • Mount the clutch on the specific tool. Universal clutch tool: 8140259 WARNING The tool must be firmly held in the vice with the middle screw in contact with it. Over tightening will damage the tool.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.5. ASSEMBLY OF THE CLUTCH • Assemble the spring, clutch and driven pulley. • Mount the clutch on the specific tool. Universal clutch tool: 8140259 • Insert the lever pin in one hole of the clutch.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.7. DISASSEMBLY OF THE BRAKE LEVER AND • Remove the rear brake shoes. • Unscrew the attachment holt, extract the cam and re- move the linkage. 4 - 11...
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.8. REAR HUB • Remove the dipstick. • Drain the hub oil through the drain hole. • Remove the rear brake shoes. • Unscrew the attachment bolt, extract the cam and re- move the linkage.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.11. REASSEMBLY OF HUB COVER • Fit a new gasket on the hub cover centring dowels. • Refit the cover. Make sure the vent hole is properly po- sitioned. • Insert the screws and the two vent pipe support plates.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.12. ASSEMBLY OF THE BRAKE LEVER AND CAM • Check the cam and rear brake stem for signs of wear. • If necessary, change the cam. • Mount two new O-rings and lubricate them with Fiat Z2 grease.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.13. ASSEMBLY OF THE BRAKE SHOES • Check the thickness of the linings. Minimum thickness: 1 mm • Check the cam and pinion supports for signs of wear. • Make sure the springs are not worn or damaged.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.14. DISASSEMBLY OF THE FAN MUFF • Remove the attachment screws. • Remove the muff by slipping off the connector lodged inside it. 4 - 18...
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.15. DISASSEMBLY OF THE FAN MUFF • Remove the attachment screws. • Remove the muff by slipping off the connector lodged inside it. 4 - 19...
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.16. CHECKING THE TIMING SYSTEM • Turn the flywheel to align the case mark with the TDC mark. • Ensure that the 2V mark on the camshaft pulley is in line with the mark on the head. If the mark on the cam- shaft is opposite the mark on the head, turn the drive shaft once.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.17. DISASSEMBLY OF THE TIMING GEAR • Remove the transmission cover, the driving belt roller, the sprocket, the oil sump with spring and by-pass pis- ton, the oil pump pulley cover, the O-ring on the drive shaft and the washer between the sprockets.
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UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M • Remove the camshaft drive pulley and its washer. • Remove the screw, spacer and tensioner shoe. • Remove the chain and the sprocket. NOTE It is advisable to mark the chain to ensure that its original turning direction is maintained.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.18. DISASSEMBLY OF THE CAMSHAFT AND ROCKER ARMS • Remove the two bolts and the camshaft attachment bracket. • Remove the camshaft. • Remove the pinion and rocker arms through the hole on the flywheel side.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.19. HEAD DISASSEMBLY • Remove the spark plug. • Remove the two side fasteners. • Working crossways, loosen cylinder head fastening nuts. Loosen in two or three steps. • Remove the head, the two centering dowels and gas- ket.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.20. CYLINDER AND PISTON DISASSEMBLY • Remove the timing chain. • Remove chain-sliding shoe. • Slide out cylinder. WARNING Support the piston, so as not to damage it. • Remove cylinder base gasket and centering dowels.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.21. ASSEMBLING PISTON • Fit piston and gudgeon pin to on rod by setting the po- sition piston with the arrow facing the exhaust side. • Protect the crankshaft sent. •...
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.22. ASSEMBLING THE CYLINDER • Blow through the lubrication duct and oil the cylinder liner. • Fit the centring dowels. • Install cylinder base gasket according to the previously calculated thickness.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.23. ASSEMBLING HEAD AND TIMING SYSTEM PARTS • Fit the centring dowels. • Fit the gasket with the word "ALTO" facing the cylinder head. • Fit the chain guide-sliding shoe. NOTE Before assembling the head, make sure that the lubri- cation duct is perfectly clean.
UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M 4.2.24. ASSEMBLING TIMING SYSTEM PARTS • Mount the rocker arms, the metal ring and the pinion. • Lubricate the rocker arms through the upper holes. • Mount the camshaft. • Position the camshaft attachment bracket and tighten the bolts to the specified torque value.
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UPDATING ENGINES M192M / M191M Engines M192M / M191M • Mount the camshaft drive pulley with its washer. • Ensure that the 2V mark on the camshaft pulley is in line with the mark on the head. If the mark on the cam- shaft is opposite the mark on the head, turn the drive shaft once.