Valve/Tappet Gap Adjustment - Saito FA-30S (H) Instruction Manual

3. Reassemble the piston, rod, rocker
arm, pins, pushrod, tappet, etc., in their
original positions. Engine parts are
mated after running the engine and
they must be reassembled as close as
possible to their original position.
4. Assemble the engine, reversing the
criss-cross pattern used in the
disassembly. Prior to tightening each
of the screws, apply a drop of oil to
prevent thread damage.
Normal engine maintenance, such as
adjusting the valves or carburetor
maintenance, is permissible without
voiding the warranty. If you have
any questions concerning
maintenance procedures, please
contact the Saito Service Center at
(217) 355-9511. Our technicians will
be happy to advise you on
maintenance issues.
E N G I N E O P E R A T I O N
Valve/Tappet Gap
Adjustment
After approximately one hour of
operation, tappet gap adjustment may
be necessary. When you check the
valves, lubricate the moveable parts.
Also make sure the screw is in tight
before making adjustments to valves.
Adjust the valves to a clearance of
.03 mm to .10 mm (.002" – .004")
using the supplied gauge. The valves
must be adjusted with the engine cold
due to thermal expansion.
Note: Valves must be in the
compression stroke or closed position
as shown in Figure 2 below. When
adjustment is completed, make sure
you tighten the lock nut.
Figure 2
>insert Figure 2 of tappet adjust here<
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