Engine; Valve Clearance Adjustment - Yamaha XVS6501997 Service Manual

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

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ENGINE

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
D Valve clearance adjustment should be made
with the engine cool, at room temperature.
D When the valve clearance is to be measured
or adjusted, the piston must be at Top Dead
Center (T.D.C.) on the compression stroke.
1. Remove:
S Meter assembly
S Fuel tank
Refer to "FUELTANK AND SEATS".
2. Remove:
S Carburetor assembly
Refer to "CARBURETOR" in CHAPTER 5.
3. Disconnect:
S Spark plug caps
4. Remove:
S Spark plugs
5. Remove:
S Ignition coil 1
6. Remove:
S Cylinder head covers
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL".
S Cylinder head cover brackets
Refer to "CYLINDER HEADS".
7. Remove:
S Tappet covers 1
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