Engine; Adjusting The Valve Clearance - Yamaha XP500 2001 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE

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ENGINE

ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves.
NOTE:
S Valve clearance adjustment should be made
on a cold engine, at room temperature.
S When the valve clearance is to be measured or
adjusted, the piston must be at top dead center
(TDC) on the compression stroke.
1. Remove:
S footrest boards
S front cowling
S legshield
Refer to "COVER AND PANEL".
2. Remove:
S radiator
Refer to "RADIATOR" in chapter 6.
3. Remove:
S carburetor
S spark plug
S cylinder head cover 1
S cylinder head cover gasket 2
S intake manfold
Refer to "CARBURETORS" in chapter 7.
4. Remove:
S timing plug 1
5. Measure:
S valve clearance
Out of specification ! Adjust.
Valve clearance (cold)
Intake valve
0.15 X 0.20 mm
Exhaust valve
0.25 X 0.30 mm
CHK
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