Brake Shoe Wear - Honda NHSO aeroBO 1983 Shop Manual

MAINTENANCE
COMPRESSION TEST
Remove the left frame cover and warm up the engine.
Stop the engine and remove the spark plug.
Insert a compression gauge. Open the throttle grip
fully and operate the kick starter several times.
COMPRESSION: 10.0-14.0
kg/cm2
Low compression can be caused by:
•
• Blown cylinder head gasket
Worn piston rings
•
Worn cylinder
High compression can be caused by:
Carbon deposits in combustion chamber or on pis·
•
ton head
BATTERY
Remove the battery cover.
Inspect the battery fluid level. When the fluid level
nears the lower level mark, refill with distilled water
to the upper level.
•
Check the specific gravity of the battery electro·
lyte in each cell (Page 15-3).
•
Recharge the battery if necessary (Page 1 5-4).
NOTE:
Add only distilled water. Tap water will shorten
the service life of the battery.
The battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid.
Protect your eyes, skin and clothing. In case of
contact, flush thoroughly with water and call a
doctor if electrolyte gets in your eyes.

BRAKE SHOE WEAR

Replace the brake shoes if the arrow on the brake
arm aligns with the reference mark
brake is fully applied.
3-8
(142-200 psi)
when the
"6"
28
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COMPRESSION GAUGE
LOWER LEVEL
Date of Issue: May, 1983
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