Valve Clearance Inspection - Honda 2003 NPS50 Ruckus Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
Be careful not to Install the plug maintenance lid.
damage the tabs Close the fuel tank cap lid.
and slots.
NOTE:
VALVE CLEARANCE
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INSPECTION
Inspect and adjust the valve clearance while the
engine is cold (below 35"C/95"F).
Remove the following:
- Radiator cover (page 7-7)
- Belt case cover (page 1 0-6)
- Cylinder head cover (page 9-6)
Rotate the drive pulley (crankshaft) counterclock­
wise and align the "T" mark on the flywheel with the
index mark on the crankcase.
Make sure the index line on the cam sprocket aligns
with the index mark on the stopper plate and the
lobe of the camshaft faces the cylinder side (TDC on
the compression stroke).
If the lobe of the camshaft is not aligned, rotate the
drive pulley (crankshaft) counterclockwise one revo­
lution and realign the index line with the index
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Measure the valve clearance by inserting a feeler
gauge between the rocker arm and shim.
VALVE CLEARANCE:
IN: 0.10 ± 0.03 mm (0.004 ± 0.001 in)
EX: 0.19 ± 0.03 mm (0.007 ± 0.001 in)
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