Inspecting Camshaft (All Models) - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual

CRANKSHAFT & CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL
(050000, 085400, 086400, 117400,
138400, 1 85400, 235400, 2 45400,
161400, 1 04700, 260700, 2 61700)
1. Drain oil from cylinder/sump.
2. Remove blower housi ng, flywheel and any
other accessories that obstr uct cover/
sump removal. See SECTION 3- ENGINE
DISASSEMBLY.
CAUTION
: Remove rust, paint a nd any burrs
from the PTO end of crankshaft. This will reduce
the possibility of damaging the oil seal and
bearin g.
3. Remove cylinder cover or sump. See
SECTION 10- CYLINDERS, COVERS
AND SUMPS.
With the cover removed, the following
components are visible: (Refer to Fig. 1)
• (A) Camshaft
• (B) Crankshaft
• (C) Timing Gear and Key
Fig. 1
4. Align timing marks and lift out the
camshaft ([A] Fig. 1).
5. Remove the tappets.
6. Remove the timing gear and retain
woodruff key.
7. Remove connecting rod bolts and rod cap.
8. Remove the piston. See SECTION 12-
PISTONS, RINGS AND CONNECTING
RODS.
9. Remove crankshaft(Fig. 2).
Fig. 2

Inspecting Camshaft (All Models)

1. Check teeth for wear or damage.
2. Measure camshaft lobes (A) and journals
([B] Fig. 3) as shown.
Fig. 3
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