Kubota WG972-E2 Workshop Manual page 86

WG972-E2, DF972-E2, WSM
Adjusting the Valve Clearance
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IMPORTANT
• The valve clearance must be checked and adjusted when
engine is cold.
1. Remove the cylinder head cover (1) and the spark plugs.
2. Align the "1TC" mark (2) on the flywheel and alignment mark (3)
on the rear end plate so that the No. 1 piston comes to the
compression top dead center.
3. Check the following valve clearance marked with "★" using a
thickness gauge.
4. If the clearance is not within the factory specifications, adjust with
the adjusting screw.
5. Then turn the flywheel 6.28 rad (360 °), and align the "1TC" mark
(2) on the flywheel and alignment mark (3) on the rear end plate
so that the No. 1 piston comes to the overlap position.
6. Check the following valve clearance marked with "✩" using a
feeler gauge.
7. If the clearance is not within the factory specifications, adjust with
the adjusting screw.
Engine Valve
arrangement
Adjustable cylinder
location of piston
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
★ : When No. 1 piston is at the compression top dead center position.
✩ : When No. 1 piston is at the overlap position.
Intake and exhaust
Factory spec.
valve clearance (cold)
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NOTE
• The sequence of cylinder numbers is given as No. 1, No. 2
and No. 3 starting from the gear case side.
• After adjusting the valve clearance, secure the adjusting
screw with the lock nut.
(1) Cylinder Head Cover
(2) "1TC" Mark
(3) Alignment Mark
S-16
GASOLINE / LPG ENGINE
Intake valve Exhaust valve
★ ★
✩ ★
★ ✩
0.145 to 0.185 mm
0.00571 to 0.00728 in.
A : Gear Case Side
W10898490
KiSC issued 01, 2006 A