Peugeot Speedfight - Workshop Manual > Installing the valve clearance

• Remove the power unit.
• Remove the valve clearance adjustment covers.

  Apply the correct tightening torque to the valve clearance adjustment covers.

Tightening torque: 15 Nm.

• Rotate the engine by hand in the operating direction in order to bring the rocker pads on the back of the cams (A).
• Using the set of feeler gauges, measure the clearance of each valve.

Clearances:

• Intake: 0.05+-0.02 mm.
• Exhaust: 0.10+-0.02 mm.

• If the clearance is not correct, adjust by means of the cam follower screw.
• Use a wrench to adjust the valve clearance.

  Type: Marolotest, P/N 500140.

Checking the valve clearance

• At the intake a 0.10 mm feeler gauge shouldn't go.
• At the exhaust a 0.15 mm feeler gauge shouldn't go.
  • On the contrary, if the fealer gauge goes, reset the clearances.

Idle setting

• Remove the storage compartment. See: Procedure 1.
• The engine must be at its operating temperature.
• Switch off the engine.
• Park the vehicle on its stand.
• Check the operating clearance in the throttle.
• Start the engine.
• Screw or unscrew the engine speed adjuster screw (1) to alter the idle speed.
• The rear wheel should not turn.

Idle speed: 2000 to 2200 rpm.

Brake inspection

• If one of the 2 brake pads is worn down to the minimum dimensions (A), the 2 brake pads must be changed.

1. Mini. thickness: 1.5 mm.

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