CHK
ADJ
Periodic checks and adjustments
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60C5D11
7. Pour the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil into the oil filler hole.
8. Install the oil filler cap and dipstick, and
then start the engine and warm it up for 5
minutes.
9. Turn the engine off, and then check the
oil level and correct it if necessary.
Checking the timing belt
1. Remove the flywheel magnet cover.
2. While turning the flywheel magnet clock-
wise, check the interior
a
and the exte-
rior
b
of the timing belt for cracks,
damage, or wear. Replace if necessary.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the flywheel magnet counter-
clockwise, otherwise the valve system
may be damaged.
Replacing the timing belt
NOTE:
For replacement procedures, see Chapter 5,
“Removing the timing belt and sprockets”.
Checking the valve clearance
NOTE:
For checking procedures, see Chapter 5,
“Checking the valve clearance”.
Checking the spark plugs
1. Remove the cover.
2. Disconnect the high-tension cords, and
then remove the spark plugs.
3. Clean the electrodes
1
with a spark plug
cleaner or wire brush. Replace the spark
plug if necessary.
4. Check the electrodes for erosion and
excessive carbon or other deposits, and
the gasket for damage. Replace the
spark plug if necessary.
5. Check the spark plug gap
a
. Adjust if out
of specification.
Recommended engine oil:
4-stroke motor oil
API: SE, SF, SG, or SH
SAE: 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-40
Oil quantity:
With oil filter replacement:
4.7 L (5.0 US qt, 4.1 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement:
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Specified spark plug:
LFR5A-11 (NGK)
Spark plug gap
a
:
1.0–1.1 mm (0.039–0.043 in)
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