Yamaha XV1700P Service Manual page 120

ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
1
2
b
3
a
8. Adjust:
• valve clearance
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a. Loosen the locknut 1.
b. Insert a thickness gauge 2 between the
end of the adjusting screw and the valve tip.
c. Turn the adjusting screw 3 in direction a
or b with the valve adjuster until the speci-
fied valve clearance is obtained.
Valve adjuster
YM-08035
Adjusting
screw side
Valve clear-
Direction a
ance is
increased.
Valve clear-
Direction b
ance is
decreased.
d. Hold the adjusting screw to prevent it from
moving and tighten the locknut to specifica-
tion.
Locknut
20 Nm (2.0 m • kg, 14 ft • lb)
e. Measure the valve clearance again.
f. If the valve clearance is still out of specifica-
tion, repeat all of the valve clearance adjust-
ment steps until the specified clearance is
obtained.
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9. Install:
• all moved parts
NOTE:
****
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. Note the following points.
Refer to "ROCKER ARMS, PUSH RODS
AND VALVE LIFTERS" in chapter 5.
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CHK
ADJ
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Slip side
Valve clear-
ance is
decreased.
Valve clear-
ance is
increased.
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