Piston Ring End Gap Standard:
Top 0.20 
0.30 mm (0.0079
0.0118 in.)
Second 0.35 
0.50 mm (0.0138
0.0197 in.)
Service Limit: Top 0.6 mm (0.024 in.)
Second 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
If the end gap of either ring is greater than the service limit, replace all the rings.
Piston Ring Thickness Inspection
BalancerBalancer Installation
Position the crankshaft at #2, 3 positions TDC or at #1, 4
positions TDC.
Install the balancer assembly as follows.
Align the punch mark [A] on the weight and the projection
[B] on the crankcase.
Engage the balancer gear and the crankshaft gear.
Insert the balancer shaft until it is bot ...
KIBS Warning Indicator Light (For models equipped
with KIBS)
The yellow warning indicator light in
the meter unit functions as the KIBS
warning indicator light. The yellow
warning indicator light and warning
symbol “KIBS” go on if there is a malfunction
in the KIBS system. When the
warning light is on, the KIBS system
stops functioning. However, th ...
Transmission Assy Removal
Remove:
Engine Sprocket (see Engine Sprocket Removal in the
Final Drive chapter)
Gear Position Switch (see Gear Position Switch Removal
in the Electrical System chapter)
Collar [A]
O-ring [B]
Remove:
Clutch (see Clutch Removal in the Clutch chapter)
Shift Shaft Assembly ...