Peugeot Kisbee - Service manual > Setting the timing

• Rotate the flywheel magneto (1) to bring the "T" mark in front of the crankcase boss (A).

• Fit the timing chain on the camshaft gear.
• Install the camshaft gear.
• Make sure the mark (B) of the camshaft gear is aligned with the mark (C) of the cylinder head.
• If necessary, dislodge the gear from the camshaft without removing it and move the chain around the gear on the required side.
• Fit the 2 screws.
• Immobilise the magnetic wheel using a wrench and tighten the camshaft pinion.

Tightening torque: 10 Nm.

• Install a new paper gasket.
• Install the chain tensioner and the 2 attachment screws (2).

Tightening torque: 10 Nm.

• Install the spring (3).
• Fit the chain tensioner gasket (5).

Check the condition of the O-ring and change it if necessary.

• Install the tensioner cap (4).

Tightening torque: 8 Nm.

Checking the timing

• Rotate the engine twice: 2 revolutions in the engine's operating direction.
• Rotate the flywheel magneto (1) to bring the "T" mark in front of the crankcase boss (A).
• Make sure the mark (B) of the camshaft gear is aligned with the mark (C) of the cylinder head.

If the marks are not alined, reset the valve timing.

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