4 - 61ENGCRANKCASE Remove the left crankcase.CAUTION:Use a soft hammer to tap on one side of thecrankcase. Tap only on reinforced portionsof the crankcase. Do not tap on thecrankcase mating surfaces. Work slowlyand carefully. Make sure that the crankcasehalves separate evenly. Remove the dowel pins.*****************************************************CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN AND GUIDE1.Check: Timing chainCracks/stiff → Replace the timing chain andcamshaft sprocket as a set.2.Check: Intake side timing chain guideWear/damage → Replace.CHECKING THE OIL STRAINER AND OILDELIVERY PIPE1.Check: Oil strainer 12.Check: Oil delivery pipeCracks/damage → Replace.Clogged → Blow out with compressed air.
