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Valve Clearance

NOTE: Before adjusting valve clearance, check torque of cylinder head and camshaft bolts. Valves should be adjusted every 15, 000 miles with engine cold.
  1. Measure valve clearance between rocker arm and valve stem. Position No. 1 piston on TDC of compression stroke. Adjust intake valve on cylinder No. 1 and 2, and exhaust valves on cylinder No. 1 and 3.
  2. Turn crankshaft 1 full revolution until No. 4 piston is at TDC of compression stoke. Adjust intake valves on cylinder No. 3 and 4, and exhaust valves on cylinder No. 2 and 4.
    VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Application Intake In. (mm) Exhaust In. (mm)
    All Models (1) .006 (.15) .010 (.25)
    (1) Set valves with engine cold.