Kohler KD62V12 User Manual

Repair
Rocker arms
Checking valve clearance
Fig. 57: Checking and adjusting valve clearance
1
Inlet rocker arm 5 Exhaust rocker arm
2 Locknut 6 Rocker ball cap
3 Allen key 7 Valve bridge
4 Key 8 Feeler gauge
u Check valve clearance of cylinder by entering feeler gauge between rocker ball cap 4 and
valve bridge 5. (For more information see: Specific values, page 73.)
u Move feeler gauge back and forth to sense the friction.
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The gauge shows a slight resistance when pulling.
Information
If the valve clearance is not correct, follow the valve set clearance procedure. (For more infor‐
mation see: Setting valve clearance, page 73.)
Setting valve clearance
u Loosen locknut 2 of inlet rocker arm 1.
u Position feeler gauge with correct value between rocker ball cap 4 and valve bridge 5. (For
more information see: Specific values, page 73.)
u Turn the adjusting screw with allen key until the gauge shows a slight resistance when
pulling.
u Tighten locknut while holding set screw with allen key in setting position.
u Re-check gauge tight fit.
u Repeat procedure for next valve.
u Mark cylinder when the operation is completed.
u Repeat entire procedure for exhaust rocker arm 5.
Specific values
Use feeler gauge to set valve clearance.
KD62V12 33525088601_8_1 EN_US
2022-09
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Kohler KD62V12 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	KD62V12
Category	Engine
Language	English