Checking The Push Rod Cover; Installing The Valve Lifters - Yamaha XV1700P Service Manual

ROCKER ARMS, PUSH RODS AND VALVE LIFTERS
h. Rotate the crankshaft unit the mark (on the
camshaft driven gear) for the valve lifter to
be bled aligns with the camshaft drive gear
as shown.
Example: For bleeding the cylinder #2
intake valve lifter, align mark 2 as shown.
1 Piston #1 TDC punch mark
2 Cylinder #2 intake valve at its highest point
i. Leave the camshaft drive and driven gears
aligned for five minutes to allow the valve
lifter to bleed.
j. If necessary, repeat steps "h" and "i" to
bleed other valve lifters.
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CHECKING THE PUSH ROD COVER

1. Check:
• push rod cover 1
Cranks/damage → Replace.
• seal 2
• O-ring 3
Damage/wear → Replace the oil seal and
O-ring as a set.

INSTALLING THE VALVE LIFTERS

1. Install:
• valve lifter cases (front and rear)
• valve lifters
• air filter bracket
NOTE:
• Install the valve lifter in the correct place.
• After installing the valve lifters, fill the tops of
them with engine oil.
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