ENGINE 3-39
• Install the valve spring with the small-pitch portion
A
facing
cylinder head.
B
Large-pitch portion
C
UPWARD
D
Paint
• Put on the valve spring retainer, and using the valve lifter,
press down the spring, fit the cotter halves to the stem end,
and release the lifter to allow the cotter
3
to wedge in
between retainer and stem. Be sure that the rounded lip
c
of
the cotter fits snugly into the groove
D
in the stem end.
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09916-14510: Valve lifter
09916-14910: Valve lifter attachment
09916-84511: Tweezers
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• Install the tappet shims
4
and tappets
5
to their original
position.
NOTE:
* Apply engine oil to the shim and tappet before fitting them.
* When seating the tappet shim, be sure the figure printed sur-
face faces the tappet.
CAM DRIVE IDLE GEAR/SPROCKET THRUST CLEARANCE
Install the cam drive idle gear/sprocket
1
, shaft
2
, copper gas-
ket
3
and shim
4
to cylinder head. Tighten the shaft
2
to the
specified torque. Use a thickness gauge to measure the thrust
clearance between the idle gear and the shim
4
as shown.
&
Cam drive idle gear/sprocket thrust clearance:
Standard: 0.15 – 0.27 mm (0.006 – 0.011 in)
Be sure to restore each spring and valve to their origi-
nal positions.
Summary of Contents for LT-A700X 2004
Page 25: ...2 8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE INTAKE SIDE ...
Page 26: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2 9 EXHAUST SIDE ...
Page 46: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2 29 ...
Page 59: ...3 8 ENGINE Remove the engine from the right side ...
Page 133: ...3 82 ENGINE Pull the rope and check that the ratchet is pushed out ...
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Page 301: ...7 20 COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM EXHAUST SIDE INTAKE SIDE ...
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Page 312: ...CHASSIS 8 9 REAR CARRIER Remove the rear carrier 1 ...
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Page 420: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 33 HEADLIGHT INSTALLATION Head light coupler Head light R Adjusting point ...
Page 453: ...10 26 SERVICING INFORMATION Rear box Rear fender Right mud guard Left mud guard ...
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Page 480: ...Prepared by September 2004 Part No 99500 46060 01E Printed in U S A 472 ...