Removing The Valves - PIAGGIO MP3 500 i.e. SPORT Service Station Manual

MP3 500 i.e. SPORT Business_LT_ ABS-ASR_EU_USA (2015)
- Remove the two M6 screws into the distribution
channel and the M6 screw on the spark plug side
with the thermostat support.
N.B.
THE HEAD MAY BE REMOVED WITH THE CAMSHAFT, ROCKING LEVER PINS AND FITTING
BRACKET IF NECESSARY.
- Loosen the 4 head-cylinder fastening nuts in 2 or
3 times and in a crossed sequence.
- Remove the head, the 2 centring dowels, the
gasket and the lower chain guide sliding block.
N.B.
DO NOT REMOVE THE DOWELS IF THEY ARE FORCED
INTO THEIR SEAT.
CAUTION
WHEN YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE HEAD, PREPARE A SUITABLE CONTAINER SINCE THE
THERMAL GROUP CONTAINS COOLANT.

Removing the valves

- Using the appropriate tool fitted with an adaptor,
remove the cotters, caps, springs and valves.
Specific tooling
020382Y Tool for removing valve cotters fitted
with part 012
020382Y012 bush (valve removing tool)
CAUTION
ARRANGE THE VALVES SO AS TO RECOGNISE THE ORIGINAL POSITION ON THE HEAD (FLY-
WHEEL SIDE AND TRANSMISSION SIDE).
Engine
ENG - 195