Suzuki GSR600 Service Manual page 90

3-38 ENGINE
• Install the valve spring with the small-pitch portion A facing
cylinder head.
• Put on the valve spring retainer 2, and using the special tool
3, press down the spring, fit the cotter halves 4 to the stem
end, and release the lifter to allow the cotter halves to wedge
in between retainer and stem.
 09916-14510: Valve lifter
09916-14530: Valve lifter attachment
09916-84511: Tweezers
09919-28610: Sleeve protector
• Be sure that the rounded lip E of the cotter fits snugly into the
groove F in the stem end.
• Install the other valves and springs in the same manner as
described previously.

Be sure to restore each spring and valve to their origi-
nal positions.

Be careful not to damage the valve and valve stem
when handling it.
• Install the tappet shims and the tappets to their original posi-
tions.
NOTE:
* Apply engine oil to the stem end, shim and tappet before fitting
them.
* When seating the tappet shim, be sure the figure printed sur-
face faces the tappet.
B Large-pitch portion
C UPWARD
D Paint
2 Valve spring retainer
4 Cotter