Yamaha XP500 2001 Service Manual page 229

VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
3. Install:
S valve 1
S valve spring seat 2
S oil seal 3
S valve spring 4
S valve retainer 5
(into the cylinder head)
NOTE:
S Make sure that each valve is installed in its
original place.
S Install the valve spring with the larger pich a
facing up.
b Smaller pitch
4. Install:
S valve cotters 1
NOTE:
Install the valve cotters by compressing the
valve spring with the valve spring compressor
2 and attachment 3 .
5. To secure the valve cotters onto the valve
stem, lightly tap the valve tip with a soft-face
hammer.
CAUTION:
Hitting the valve tip with excessive force
could damage the valve.
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ENG
New
Valve spring compressor
90890-04109
Attachment
90890-04114