Kohler Courage SV710-740 Service Manual page 134

4. Note the mark or tag identifying the push rod
as either intake or exhaust and cylinder #1 or #2.
Check that each push rod is straight and not bent.
Dip the ends of the push rods in engine oil and
install in their original positions, making sure
that each push rod ball seats in its tappet socket.
See Figure 10-49.
NOTE: Push rods should always be installed in the
same position as before disassembly.
1. Turn the adjusters in the rocker arms or pivots
down (clockwise) only enough to capture the
push rods in the recesses. See Figures 10-50.
2. Rotate the crankshaft to establish Top Dead
Center (TDC) on the Compression Stroke for the
#1 cylinder.
Check for:
a. Compression will be felt through the spark
plug hole.
b. Keyway of crankshaft will be aligned with #1
cylinder.
c. No rocker arm/push rod movement if
crankshaft is rotated slightly back and forth. If
they are moving, rotate the crankshaft one full
revolution.
3. Insert a 0.127 mm (0.005 in.) feeler gauge between
the end of one valve and the rocker arm. Turn
the adjuster or adjustment nut (based on design),
until a slight drag is felt. Hold in this position
and tighten the locking nut or setscrew securely.
Torque setscrew to 7.9 N·m (70 in. lb.). After
tightening recheck adjustment. Proper valve
clearance is 0.101/0.152 mm (0.004/0.006 in.).