Briggs & Stratton 273521, 271172, 270962, CE8069, 276535 manual

4.Install push rods through guides and into same positions as removed. Ensure rods are seated in valve tappets. Place valve stem caps (if used) on valve stems (Figure 29).

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NOTE: Do not torque each screw in one step as it may result in a warped cylinder head. Step- torque all screws to approximately 1/3 of final torque value, then to 2/3 final torque value, then finish at final torque values.

3.Install rocker arm studs. Torque to values listed in Section 12 - Engine Specifications.

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5.Place rocker arms and rocker balls on rocker arm studs. Install rocker arm screws and/or lock nuts on studs and tighten until there is zero clearance between the valve stem caps and the rocker arms.

6.Rotate crankshaft at least twice to ensure proper movement of the push rods and rocker arms.

7.Adjust valve clearance per Section 1, then install a new rocker cover gasket and the rocker cover. Torque screws to values listed in Section 12 - Engine Specifications.

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