Kohler Courage XT-6 - Page 72

10.6
Section 10
Reassembly
Figure 10-22. Installing Pivots.
6. Loosely install the pivots and the jam nuts onto
the rocker studs. See Figure 10-22.
7. With the piston at top dead center of the
compression stroke, insert a 0.1 mm (.004 in.)ȱĚȱ
feeler gauge between one valve stem and rocker
arm. See Figure 10-23.
Figure 10-19. Installing Guide Plate and Studs.
1. Install the rocker studs through the guide plate.
See Figure 10-19.
Figure 10-21. Installing Rocker Arms.
Figure 10-20. Installing Push Rods.
2. Torque the rocker studs to 13.6 N·m (120 in. lb.).
3. Install the push rods into the intake and exhaust
positions, as previously marked. See Figure 10-
20.
NOTE: Installation and seating of the push rods into
the tappet recesses during this sequence is
critical. To aid with proper installation of the
push rods and rocker arms, and for adjusting
the valve lash, position the engine with the
cylinder head up. When properly installed
the push rods extend approximately
1 in. (25.4 mm) above the guide plate.
Install Push Rod Assembly
Figure 10-23. Setting Valve Lash.
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Intake Valve 0.0762-0.127 mm (0.003-0.005 in.)
Exhaust Valve 0.0762-0.127 mm (0.003-0.005 in.)
4. Apply grease to the contact surfaces of the rocker
arms and the pivots.
5. Install the rocker arms onto the rocker studs.
Match the rocker arm dimples with the round
push rod ends. See Figure 10-21.