Peugeot Kisbee - Service manual > Installing the valve clearance

• Remove the central cover panel.
• Disconnect the oil vapour return pipe (1).
• Disconnect the pipe from the pulsair reed valve (2).
• Remove the 2 screws that secure the pulsair pipe (3).

Tightening torque: 10 Nm.

• Remove the cylinder head cover and its Oring (4 screw).

Tightening torque: 10 Nm.

The O-ring must be changed every time it is removed.

• Remove the turbine on the the flywheel magneto side (4 screw).
• Rotate the engine by hand in the operating direction in order to align the (A) mark on the pinion with the mark on the cylinder head.

Using the set of feeler gauges, measure the clearance of each valve.

Clearances:

• 0.10 mm +-0.02 at the intake.
• 0.10 mm +-0.02 at the exhaust.

• 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 0.15 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 rear storage compartment.

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: 1600 to 2000 rpm.

Removal of the fuel filter

• Remove the splash guard.
• Empty the reservoir.
• Disconnect the fuel supply hose (1).
• Disconnect the vacuum hose (2).
• Loosen the collar (3).
• Remove the vacuum-operated cock (4).

Brake inspection

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

A. Mini. thickness: 1.5 mm.

Replacing the brake pads

• Remove the calliper (2 screw).

Tightening torque: 27-32 Nm.

• Squeeze the caliper holder in order to remove the first brake pad (1).
• Remove the second brake pad (2).
• Remove the brake pad spring (3).

When refitting the brake pads, push the piston all the way into its housing.

After refitting, actuate the brake levers several times to bring the brake pads against the brake disc.

Checking the brake fluid level

• Position the handlebars so that the master cylinder will be horizontal.
• Check the brake fluid level and if necessary top up in the master cylinder.

A. Maximum brake fluid level.

B. Minimum brake fluid level.

• Remove the handlebar front cover
• Remove the cover and the diaphragm from the master cylinder (2 screw).
• Add brake fluid until it reaches the maximum level.

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