8. Check and adjust both valves for the number 3
cylinder.
9. Place the engine at top dead center of the
compression stroke for the number 2 cylinder.
a. Rotate the engine in the normal direction
of rotation (counterclockwise viewed from
the flywheel end) until the top dead center
timing mark for the number 2 cylinder on
the flywheel lines up with the index timing
mark on the starter mounting plate.
b. Check the rocker arms on the number 2
cylinder to see if they are loose.
c. If the rocker arms are loose, the engine is
at top dead center of the compression
stroke for the number 2 cylinder.
d. If the rocker arms are tight, the engine is at
top dead center of the exhaust stroke for
the number 2 cylinder. Rotate the engine
360 degrees to place the engine at top dead
center of the compression stroke for the
number 2 cylinder.
10. Check and adjust both valves for the number 2
cylinder.
11. Replace the cylinder head cover.
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