MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 85
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A. Timing Marks
B. Camshaft Sprockets
C. Cylinder Head
Upper Surface
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Using the thickness gauge, measuring the clear-
ance between each cam lobe and valve lifter, for
all four valves.
NOTE
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Record the measured valves clearance.
A. Thickness Gauge
Standard Valve C
learance
Exhaust 0.17 ∼ 0.22 mm (0.0067 ∼ 0.0087 in.)
Intake 0.10 ∼ 0.15 mm (0.0039 ∼ 0.0059 in.)
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If the valve clearance is not within the specified
ra
nge, adjust by an authorized Kawasaki dealer or
a competent mechanic following the instructions in
the Service Manual.
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U
sing a high flash-point solvent, clean off any oil or
dirt that may be on the liquid gasket coating area.
Dry them w ith a clean cloth.
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Apply liquid gasket to the cylinder head as shown.