Adjustment - BRP 2995 Johnson Service Manual

IMPORTANT:
Rotate the crankshaft in the nor-
mal running direction only (clockwise) to prevent
water pump impeller damage.
PUNCH mark TDC cylinder number
1 No. 1 cylinder
2
No.2 cylinder
MAINTENANCE
VALVE CLEARANCE
Use a feeler gauge to measure clearance
between valve stem end and valve adjusting
screw on rocker arm.
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Valve clearance: (cold engine)
• IN: 0.007 to 0.009 in . (0.18 to 0.22 mm)
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EX: 0.007 to 0.009 in. (0.18 to 0.22 mm)
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1. INDEX mark
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2. PUNCH mark
IMPORTANT:
The piston must be at its TDC
position on a compression stroke to check or
adjust valve clearance.
If measurement is out of specification , adjust
valve clearance.
IMPORTANT:
The valve clearance specification
is for COLD engine condition.
Adjustment
Loosen valve adjusting lock nut.
Turn valve adjusting screw using Tappet Adjusting
Tool, PIN 341444, to bring valve clearance with in
specification .
1. Lock nut 004798
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