Yamaha XVS6501997 Service Manual page 131

VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
3. Install:
S Valve cotters
NOTE:
While compressing the valve spring with a valve
spring compressor 1 install the valve cotters.
4. To secure the valve cotters onto the valve
stem lightly tap the valve tip with a piece of
wood.
CAUTION:
Hitting the valve tip with excessive force
could damage the valve.
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Valve spring compressor:
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