
Section 04 ENGINE
Sub-Section 04 (ROTARY VALVE)
04-04-2
GENERAL
The following verification procedures such as
clearance of rotary valve cover or rotary valve
shaft gear backlash can be performed without re-
moving engine from watercraft.
However engine must be removed from water-
craft to work on rotary valve shaft / components.
Refer to ENGINE 04-01 for engine removal proce-
dure.
Bottom end must be opened to remove rotary
valve shaft. Refer to ENGINE 04-03.
INSPECTION ON WATERCRAFT
Remove carburetor(s). Refer to FUEL SYSTEM
06-03.
NOTE : On the 587 engine, rotary valve cov-
er and carburetor are removed as an assem-
bly.
1,2, Rotary Valve Cover and Screw
Unscrew 4 retaining screws and withdraw rotary
valve cover and valve.
Rotary Valve / Cover Clearance
The clearance between the rotary valve and the
cover must be 0.30 ± 0.05 mm (.012 ± .002 in).
NOTE : If the clearance is below 0.25 mm
(.010 in) this could create an overheating sit-
uation and if the clearance is over 0.35 mm (.014
in) this could create a hard starting situation.
There is two methods to verify rotary valve / cover
clearance. One with a 45° feeler gauge, the other
one with a solder.
45° FEELER GAUGE METHOD
Remove O-ring from rotary valve cover.
Remove intake manifold from rotary valve cover
(except 787 engine).
Reinstall cover in place WITHOUT its O-ring and
torque screws to 20 N•m (15 lbf•ft).
Feeler gauge blade from 0.25 mm (.010 in) to 0.35
mm (.014 in) thickness should fit between rotary
valve and cover.
Insert feeler gauge blade through cover inlet ports
to verify clearance. At least verify clearance at two
different places in each port.
1. 45
°
feeler gauge
SOLDER METHOD
Remove O-ring from rotary valve cover.
Use the following type of solder :
– rosin core
– diameter : 0.8 mm (.032 in)
– electronic application (available at electronic
stores)
Install two short pieces (13 mm (1/2 in) long) of
solder directly on rotary valve, one above and one
below rotary valve gear. Apply grease to hold sol-
der in position.
Reinstall cover in place WITHOUT its O-ring and
torque screws to 20 N•m (15 lbf•ft).
Remove cover then clean and measure com-
pressed solder thickness, it must be within the
specified tolerance 0.30 ± 0.05 mm (.012 ± .002
in).
F01D53A
1
Comentários a estes Manuais