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1.
Remove spark plug wire and spark plug.
2.
Remove the four rocker cover screws and remove the
rocker cover.
3.
Turn crankshaft clockwise (J) (flywheel end) until piston
(H) is at top dead center on the compression stroke.
This prevents the compression release from holding
the valves open.
4.
Insert a plastic drinking straw (B) into the spark plug
hole (C) as a gauge, then slowly turn crankshaft
clockwise (J) (flywheel end) until the piston has moved
down the bore 1/4” (6mm) (G).
NOTE: Do not use items as a gauge that could break in the
cylinder or scratch the piston head.
5.
Check valve clearance using a feeler gauge (A). If valve
adjustment is necessary, hold rocker ball nut (D) with
a wrench and loosen jam nut (E), then adjust rocker
ball nut to obtain the clearance (F) listed in
Section 14
- Engine Specifications.
6.
Hold rocker ball nut and tighten the jam nut (E) to the
torque value listed in
Section 14 - Engine
Specifications.
7.
Check clearance again and re-adjust, if necessary.
8.
Repeat for other valve.
9.
Clean head and rocker cover surfaces of any debris.
Install new rocker cover gasket if necessary.
10. Install rocker cover using four screws. Torque screws
to the value listed in
Section 14 - Engine
Specifications.
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Summary of Contents for 083100
Page 2: ...This engine repair manual includes the following engine model MODEL 083100 ...
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Page 8: ...6 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 1 ...
Page 30: ...28 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 3 ...
Page 32: ...FUEL TANK 27 30 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 4 ...
Page 35: ...CARBURETOR 28 33 4 ...
Page 38: ...36 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 4 ...
Page 40: ...CONTROL BRACKET 29 38 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 5 ...
Page 42: ...GOVERNOR SYSTEM 30 40 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 5 ...
Page 44: ...42 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 5 ...
Page 46: ...BREATHER AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 31 44 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 6 ...
Page 48: ...OIL GARD SYSTEM 32 46 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 6 ...
Page 50: ...48 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 6 ...
Page 52: ...CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES 33 50 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 7 ...
Page 56: ...54 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 7 ...
Page 58: ...PISTON RINGS AND CONNECTING ROD 40 56 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 8 ...
Page 64: ...FLYWHEEL 53 62 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 9 ...
Page 66: ...CRANKSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT 57 64 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 9 ...
Page 70: ...CYLINDER AND CRANKCASE COVER 58 68 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 10 ...
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Page 76: ...74 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 10 ...
Page 78: ...GEAR REDUCTION UNIT 72 76 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 11 ...
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Page 82: ...80 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 11 ...
Page 84: ...REWIND STARTER 80 82 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 12 ...
Page 90: ...EXHAUST SYSTEM 94 88 BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM 13 ...
Page 93: ...SECTION 14 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 92 91 14 ...
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