Honda GX240 Technical Manual page 51

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Hold the rocker arm pivot (1) and loosen the pivot adjusting nut (2).
Turn the rocker arm pivot to obtain the specified clearance.
VALVE CLEARANCE:
IN: 0.15 ± 0.02 mm
EX: 0.20 ± 0.02 mm
Hold the rocker arm pivot and retighten the pivot adjusting nut to the
specified torque.
TORQUE: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
Recheck the valve clearance, and if necessary, readjust the clearance.
Check the head cover packing for damage or deterioration, and install it to
the head cover.
Attach the cylinder head cover to the cylinder head, and tighten the head
cover bolt securely.
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VALVE STEM
(2)
To increase valve clearance: screw out.
To decrease valve clearance: screw in.
(2)
(1)
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