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GX120K1•GX160K1•GX200
MAINTENANCE
3.Insert a feeler gauge between the rocker arm and valve to
measure valve clearance.
4.If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:
a. Hold the rocker arm pivot and loosen the rocker arm pivot
lock nut.
b. Turn the rocker arm pivot to obtain the specified clearance.
c. Retighten the rocker arm pivot lock nut while holding the
rocker arm pivot.
d. Recheck valve clearance after tightening the rocker arm
pivot lock nut.
7. SPARK PLUG
1.Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard the plug if the insulator
is cracked or chipped.
2.Measure the plug gap with a wire-type feeler gauge.
If necessary, adjust the gap by bending the side electrode.
3.Make sure the sealing washer is in good condition; replace the
plug if necessary.
4.Install the plug finger-tight to seat the washer, then tighten with
a plug wrench (an additional 1 /2 turn if a new plug) to
compress the sealing washer. If you are reusing a plug, tighten
1/8-1/4 turn after the plug seats.
Standard valve
clearance
IN
0.15±0.02 mm
(0.006±0.001 in)
EX
0.20±0.02 mm
(0.008±0.001 in)
CAUTION
• The spark plug must be securely tightened. An improperly
tightened plug can become very hot and possibly damage
the engine.
• Never use a spark plug with an improper heat range.
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Summary of Contents for GX120K1
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Page 15: ...1 10 SPECIFICATIONS GX120K1 GX160K1 GX200 GX200 GX200U GX200UT gx120k1_gx160k1_gx200 ...
Page 19: ...1 14 SPECIFICATIONS GX120K1 GX160K1 GX200 GX160K1 Unit mm in gx120k1_gx160k1_gx200 ...
Page 67: ...4 4 AIR CLEANER MUFFLER GX120K1 GX160K1 GX200 Rammer type P 3 6 P 3 6 gx120k1_gx160k1_gx200 ...
Page 69: ...4 6 AIR CLEANER MUFFLER GX120K1 GX160K1 GX200 Rammer type gx120k1_gx160k1_gx200 ...
Page 71: ...5 2 RECOIL STARTER FAN COVER GX120K1 GX160K1 GX200 GX200 gx120k1_gx160k1_gx200 ...
Page 80: ...6 1 6 CARBURETOR 1 CARBURETOR 6 2 gx120k1_gx160k1_gx200 ...
Page 81: ...6 2 CARBURETOR GX120K1 GX160K1 GX200 1 CARBURETOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION gx120k1_gx160k1_gx200 ...
Page 82: ...6 3 GX120K1 GX160K1 GX200 CARBURETOR Rammer type gx120k1_gx160k1_gx200 ...
Page 101: ...9 1 9 CYLINDER HEAD VALVES 1 CYLINDER HEAD VALVES 9 2 gx120k1_gx160k1_gx200 ...
Page 120: ...11 1 11 GOVERNOR OIL LEVEL SWITCH 1 GOVERNOR OIL LEVEL SWITCH 11 2 gx120k1_gx160k1_gx200 ...