Cam Chain Tensioner Inspection; Cam Follower Inspection - Honda TRX500FM Service Manual

CYLINDER HEADNALVE
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Check the decompressor cam [1
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operation.
Press on the decompressor cam as shown.
As you press on one side, Ihe decompressor cam
should lock above the base circle of the exhaust cam
lobe.
As
you press on other side, Ihe decompressor lobe will
drop below the base circle of the exhaust cam
lobe.
CAM CHAIN TENSIONER
Check Ihe slipper surface (1] of Ihe tensioner for wear , - - - - - -- - - - - -- -- - - - ,
or damage.
Check Ihe tensioner lifter operation:
- The tensioner lifter shaft should not go into the body
when it is pushed .
- When the ratchet pawl is pressed in , the tensloner
shaft should be pushed into the lifter body and Ihe
shaft springs out of the body.
CAM FOLLOWER
Check Ihe cam follower and follower bore for scoring,
scratches or damage.
Measure each follower 0 .0 .
SERVICE LIMIT: 22.46 mm (0.884 in)