Honda InterceptorVF700F Shop Manual page 38

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M A I N T E N A N C E
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N O T E
Inspect and adjust valve clearance while the
e n g i n e i s c o l d . ( B e l o w 3 5 o C , 9 5 ' F )
Remove the lower radiator cowl.
Drain coolant from engine and lower radiator
( p a s e 6 - 3 ) .
N O T E
Drain the coolant into a clean container for
reuse. Scheduled coolant replacement is every
24,OOO miles (38,400 km).
Remove the seat and remove the left and right side
covers.
Turn the fuel valve off and remove the fuel tank.
Remove the upper radiator (page 6-5).
Remove the spark plug caps.
Remove the front and rear cylinder head cover bolts
and both cylinder head covers.
Remove the alternator cover.
I N S P E C T I O I \
Measure and adjust the intake and exhaust valve
clearances as described below.
Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise to align the
T1 .3 mark with the crankcase mating surfaces'
Make sure the No. 1 piston is at TDC (Top Dead
Center) on the compression stroke.
R E A R C Y L I N D E R H E A D C O V E R
N o . 4 C Y L I N D E R
T 1 . 3 M A R K
N o . 2 C Y L I N D E R
N o . 3 C Y L I N D E R
N o . 1 C Y L I N D E R
F R O N T C Y L I N D E R H E A D C O V E R
R E A R C R A N K C A S E M A T I N G S U R F A C E
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