Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the big end and either crank web to determine clearance.
Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance
Standard: 0.13
0.38 mm
(0.0051
0.0150 in.)
Service Limit: 0.58 mm (0.023 in.)

If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the connecting rod with new one and then check clearance again.
If the clearance is too large after connecting rod replacement, the crankshaft also must be replaced.
Connecting Rod Twist Inspection
Connecting Rod Big End
Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear InspectionCheck 3-7 Stop Watch Inspection
Connect the leads in the same circuit as Check 3-2.
By pushing the upper button each time to set the stop
watch mode.
Connect the insulated auxiliary lead processed insulation
to the terminal [13] as shown in the figure, then stop watch
start to count.
While count the stop watch, conn ...
Engine Stop Switch Operation Inspection
First Step
Set the gear position in the neutral position.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the engine stop switch to stop position [A].
Push the starter button.
The engine does not start.
If the engine starts, inspect the engine stop switch (see
Switch Inspection in the Electri ...
Tire Removal
Remove:
Wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal)
Valve Core (Let out the air)
To maintain wheel balance, mark the valve stem position
on the tire with chalk so that the tire can be reinstalled in
the same position.
Chalk Mark or Yellow Mark [A]
Valve Stem [B]
Align [C]
Lu ...