550J (Maxim)

1. Checking

If the battery shows the following defects, it should be replaced.

a.   The battery voltage will not rise to a specific value or no gassing occurs in any cell even after many hours of charging.

b.  Sulfaction of one or more cells is indicated by the plates turning white or an accumulation of material in the bottom of the cell.

SWING ARM

A. Inspection

1, Free play inspection

Remove the rear wheel and both shock absorbers. Grasp the swing arm and try to move it from side to side as shown.

Swing arm free play: 1.0 mm (0.04 in)

IGNITION SYSTEM

B.    Description

1.    Examine the carburetor body and fuel passages. If contaminated, wash the carburetor in a petroleum-based solvent. Do not use caustic carburetor cleaning solutions. Blow out all passages and jets with compressed air.

2.    Examine the condition of the floats. If the floats are damaged, they should be replaced.

3.    Inspect the float needle valve and seat for wear or contamination. Replace these components as a set.

Refer to Engine Removal. Reverse the applicable removal steps.

CAUTION:
Always use new bolts in the drive shaft coupling.

2. Install and tighten the engine mounting bolts.

Engine mounting bolt torque:

10 mm nut: 4.2 m-kg (30.5 ft-lb)

10 mm bolt: 4.2 m-kg (30.5 ft-lb)

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

SIGNAL SYSTEM

General torque specifications

This chart specifies torque for standard fasteners with standard I.S.O. pitch threads. Torque specifications for special components or assemblies are included in the applicable sections of this book. To avoid warpage, tighten multi-fastener assemblies in a criss-cross fashion, in progressive stages, until full
torque is reached. Unless otherwise specified, torque specifications
call for clean, dry threads. Components should be at room temperature.