Rocker ARM Clearance Adjustment

1.Remove the four screws on the engine cover with a phillips head screw driver (Fig. 26).

2.Remove the engine cover.

3.Disconnect the spark plug wire.

4.Clean dirt from around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug by using tool provided, turn counterclock- wise. This requires partial dissasembly of the engine. If you feel unsure or unqualified to perform this,

take the unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer.

NOTE: Inspect the valve to rocker arm clearance with a feeler gage after the first 25 hours of operation. The engine must be cold when checking or adjusting the valve clearances. This task should be performed in a clean dust free environment.

Engine	cover
screws	_ ....
	Z	Engine	cover
	Z	screws

Fig. 26

5.Clean dirt from around the rocker arm cover.

6.Remove the three screws holding the rocker arm cover with a phillips head screwdriver.

7.Remove the rocker arm cover and gasket (Fig. 27).

Rocker Arm Cover

Screws

Rocker Arm

Cover

Fig. 27

WARNING:

To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance

or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair

a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that the unit cannot start.

8.Pull the starter rope slowly to bring the piston to the top of its travel, (this position is known as top dead center).Check that the piston is at the top of its travel by looking down into the spark plug hole. Both valves should be closed and the rocker arms should move freely. If this statement is not true, repeat this step until top dead center is acheived before proceeding to the next step.

9.Slide a feeler gage between the rocker arm and the valve return spring. Measure the distance between the rocker arm and valve stem (Fig. 28) Take care to only measure the free play. It is very easy to insert too thick a feeler gauge and accidentally depress the valve and valve return spring. Measure both the intake and exhaust valve distances.

Adjusting Screws Rocker Arm

Jam Nuts

Feeler Gauge

Exhaust Valve

_'_ Intake Valve

Return

Spring

Fig.28

10.Check the spark plug and reinstall, see Replacing the Spark Plug (p.14).

11.Reinstall the spark plug wire.

IF THE CLEARANCE IS NOT WITHIN SPECIFICATION

1.Loosen the jam nut and turn the adjusting screw as necessary. To increase the clearance, turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise. To decrease the clearance, turn the adjusting screw clockwise.

2.Tighten the jam nut when the clearance is set.

3.Recheck the both clearances. Readjust if necessary.

4.Reinstall the rocker arm cover using a new gasket.

5.Tighten cover screws evenly until snug.

6.Reinstall the engine cover checking the alignment of the cover. Tighten the four engine cover screws until snug.

•The recommended clearance for both intake and exhaust is 0.076-0.152mm (0.003-0.0061n).

•Usea standard automotive 0.127mm (O.O05in)feeler gage.

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