It is important to lubricate rotating or sliding parts during assembly to minimize wear during initial operation. Lubrication points are called out throughout this manual, apply the specific oil or grease as specified.

Direction of Engine Rotation
When rotating the crankshaft by hand, the free play amount of rotating direction will affect the adjustment. Rotate the crankshaft to positive direction (clockwise viewed from output side).

Oil Seal, Grease Seal
Electrical LeadsPremuffler Chamber Installation
Replace the premuffler chamber gasket [A] with a new
one.
Install the premuffler chamber gasket to the premuffler
chamber [B] until it is bottomed so that the chamfer side
faces exhaust pipe [C].
Install the exhaust pipe clamp [D] as shown in the figure.
Insert the projection [E] into ...
DFI Parts Location
Main Throttle Sensor [A]
Subthrottle Sensor [B]
Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator [C]
Subthrottle Valve Actuator [D]
Intake Air Pressure Sensor #2 [E]
Stick Coils #1, #2, #3, #4 [F]
Air Switching Valve [G]
Intake Air Pressure Sensor #1 [H]
Water Temperature Sensor [A]
Primary Fuel Injec ...
Connecting Rod Big End
Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear Inspection
Remove the connecting rod big end (see Connecting Rod
Removal).
Cut strips of plastigage to crankpin width. Place a strip
on the crankpin parallel to the crankshaft installed in the
correct position.
Tighten the connecting rod big end nuts to the specified
torque (see Connecting Rod I ...