Checking, adjusting the valve clear-
ance
Fig. 53
Fig. 54
Fig. 55
Valve clearance:
Intake valve (IN)
Exhaust valve (EX)
1.
Unscrew the fastening screws for the cylinder head cover.
2.
NOTICE!
Components may get damaged!
–
Do not apply force to remove the cylinder
head cover.
Insert a screwdriver into the recess and lever the cylinder
head cover carefully off.
3.
Check the cylinder head cover for damage.
4.
Replace a damaged or distorted cylinder head cover.
5.
Align the alignment mark on the flywheel rib with the top bore
in the fan cover.
ð The piston is in top dead centre position of the compres-
sion stroke.
6.
However, if the exhaust valve is open when aligning the
marks, the flywheel must be turned further by 360°.
BVT 65
Maintenance – Annually
0.15 mm (0.006 in)
0.20 mm (0.008 in)
75