50 © Scania CV 2009
20. Every 2,400 hours:
Check and adjust valve clearance
Note: Checking and adjusting valve clearances should also be done
after the first 400 hours of operation.
Valve clearances should be adjusted when the engine is cold, at least
30 minutes after running.
The rocker cover gaskets should be renewed as necessary. Tightening
torques: 26 Nm.
Intake valve clearance: 0.45 mm.
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.70 mm.
Tightening torque for lock nut: 35 Nm.
Block the starting device when
working on the engine.
If the engine starts out of
control, there is a
SERIOUS RISK OF INJURY.
Openings for reading
on the flywheel housing
Readings can be taken from the flywheel through covers in the flywheel
housing either from above or underneath depending on access when fitting.
Up or down is shown on the flywheel. Both openings are fitted with a cover at
delivery.
WARNING
!