Kymco XCITING 500 - Service Manual > Schematic Drawing, Service Information

SCHEMATIC DRAWING

SERVICE INFORMATION

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• This section covers crankcase separation to service the crankshaft and balancer. The engine must be removed for this operation.
• When separating the crankcase, never use a driver to pry the crankcase mating surfaces apart forcedly to prevent damaging the mating surfaces.
• When installing the crankcase, do not use an iron hammer to tap it.
• The following parts must be removed before separating the crankcase.

  Cylinder head (section 8)
  Cylinder/piston (section 9)
  Drive and driven pulley (section 10)
  A.C. generator/starter clutch (section 12)
  Starter motor (section 19)
  Oil pump (section 4)

SPECIFICATIONS

Unit: mm (in)

TORQUE VALUES

Crankcase bolt 12 N*m (1.2 kgf*m, 9 lbf*ft)
Cam chain guide bolt 20 N*m (2 kgf*m, 15 lbf*ft)
Oil pipe bolt 43 N*m (4.3 kgf*m, 31 lbf*ft)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Bearing puller E037
Oil seal & bearing driver E014

TROUBLESHOOTING

Excessive engine noise

• Worn connecting to small end
• Worn or damaged crankshaft bearings

CAM CHAIN/CAM CHAIN GUIDE REMOVAL

Remove the starter driven gear.

Remove the cylinder.

Remove the cam chain from the right crankcase.

Remove the bolts and cam chain guides.

INSPECTION

Cam chain guide

Inspect the cam chain slipper surface of the cam chain guide for wear or damage.

Cam chain

Inspect the cam chain for cracks or stiff.

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