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Cylinder head and pistons - decarbonising
OHV engines 1 With the cylinder head removed (Section 4), the carbon deposits should be removed from the combustion spaces using a scraper and a wire brush fitted into an electric drill. Take care ...

Initial start-up after overhaul or major repair
1 Make a final check to ensure that everything has been reconnected to the engine and that no rags or tools have been left in the engine bay. 2 Check that oil and coolant levels are correct. 3 S ...

Fluid leak check (Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months)
1 Visually inspect the engine joint faces, gaskets and seals for any signs of water or oil leaks. Pay particular attention to the areas around the rocker cover, cylinder head, oil filter and sump ...