3. INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT                                                       UXV 500

 CYLINDER COMPRESSION

 Warm up the engine before compression           Compression Gauge
 test.
 Remove the spark plug.
 Insert a compression gauge.
 Open the throttle valve fully and push the
 starter button to test the compression.

 Cylinder compression:
             15 kg/cm (1500 kPa, 213 psi)

 If the compression is low, check for the
 following:
 - Leaky valves
 - Valve clearance too small
 - Leaking cylinder head gasket
 - Worn piston rings
 - Worn piston/cylinder
 If the compression is high, it indicates that
 carbon deposits have accumulated on the
 combustion chamber and the piston head.
                                                   Upper Level

 ENGINE OIL
 OIL LEVEL
 Place the machine on a level place.
 Warm up the engine for several minutes and
 stop it.
Run the engine for 23 minutes and
   check the oil level after the engine is
   stopped for 23 minutes.
                                                         Lower Level   Inspection Window
 Check the oil level through the inspection
 window.
 The oil level should be between the
 maximum (H) and minimum (L) marks. If
 the level is low, add oil to raise it to the
 proper level.
 Recommended engine oil:
 KYMCO 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor
 oil API service classification: SJ
 Viscosity: SAE 5W50
 Other viscosities shown in the chart may
   be used when the average temperature in
   your riding area is within the indicated
   range.



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