2000 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement Page v
Valves ............................................................................................................................................ 13-16
Rocker Arm and Rocker Shaft Inspection ...................................................................................... 13-18
Push Rod Inspection ...................................................................................................................... 13-18
Cylinder Head Installation .............................................................................................................. 13-19
Valve Clearance Check and Adjustment ....................................................................................... 13-20
Breather Valve (Reed Valve) ......................................................................................................... 13-20
Installation Of Remaining Engine Components ............................................................................. 13-21
Crankcase ......................................................................................................................................... 13-22
Engine Removal ............................................................................................................................ 13-22
Crankcase Cover Removal ............................................................................................................ 13-23
Oil Level Sensor ............................................................................................................................ 13-24
Camshaft and Tappets .................................................................................................................. 13-25
Piston and Connecting Rod ............................................................................................................... 13-25
Cylinder Block .................................................................................................................................... 13-28
Ignition Coil and Flywheel .................................................................................................................. 13-30
Oil Pump ............................................................................................................................................ 13-31
Oil Pressure Relief Valve ............................................................................................................... 13-32
Crankshaft and Counterbalance ........................................................................................................ 13-34
Counterbalance Weight ................................................................................................................. 13-36
Oil Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 13-39
Ball Bearing ................................................................................................................................... 13-39
Oil Seals ........................................................................................................................................ 13-40
Piston and Connecting Rod Installation ......................................................................................... 13-42
Crankshaft Axial Play Adjustment ...................................................................................................... 13-43
Crankcase Cover Installation ......................................................................................................... 13-45
Engine Assembly ............................................................................................................................... 13-46
Service Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 13-48
Specifications for Resizing Cylinder Bore ...................................................................................... 13-49
Torque Specifications .................................................................................................................... 13-49
Adjustments and Settings .............................................................................................................. 13-50
SECTION 14 – FUEL SYSTEM
General Information ...........................................................................................................................
14-1
How The Carburetor Works ...............................................................................................................
14-2
Main System ..................................................................................................................................
14-2
Slow Speed System .......................................................................................................................
14-2
Choke and Fresh Air System .........................................................................................................
14-4
Float System ..................................................................................................................................
14-4
Carburetor ..........................................................................................................................................
14-4
Main Jet Elevation/Size Chart ........................................................................................................
14-5
Changing the Main Jet ...................................................................................................................
14-5
