3. INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT                                                             UXV 500
                                                Timing Hole Cap
 VALVE CLEARANCE

   Inspect and adjust the valve clearance
   while the engine is cold (Below
   35°C/95°F).


 To adjust:

 Remove the right floorboard (refer to the
 "FRAME COVERS" section in the chapter
 2).
 Remove the cylinder head cover (refer to
 the "CYLINDER HEAD COVER
 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" section in
 the chapter 8).                                                Crankshaft Hole Cap/O-ring

 Remove the timing hole cap and O-ring.




 Remove the recoil starter and O-rings (refer
 to the "STARTER PULLEY
 REMOVAL/INSPECTION/
 INSTALLATION" section in the chapter
 8).
                                                     "T" Mark
 Turn the crankshaft clockwise and align the
 "T" mark on the flywheel with the index
 mark on the right crankcase cover.


                                                                Punch Marks
 The punch marks on the camshaft should
 face upward as shown.

 If the punch marks on the camshaft are
 facing downward, turn the crankshaft
 clockwise one full turn (360°) and the
 punch marks are facing upward.




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