
3-13
HRR216VKA
MAINTENANCE
FLYWHEEL BRAKE CABLE INSPECTION
1. Start the engine outdoors.
2. Release the flywheel brake lever. The engine should stop in
less than 3 seconds.
If the flywheel brake does not operate properly, recheck the
flywheel brake shoe. If the flywheel brake shoe is within the
recommended service limit, check the engine stop switch circuit
and check the flywheel brake cable for binding. Replace if
necessary (
).
14. VALVE CLEARANCE
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Valve clearance inspection and adjustment must be
performed with the engine cold.
1. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
2. Remove the fan cover/fuel tank (
).
3. Remove the four flange bolts from the cylinder head
cover.
4. Remove the cylinder head cover by prying slowly at each
corner.
Discard the head cover and replace it with a new one.
5. To position the piston at top dead center of the
compression stroke (both valves are fully closed), rotate
the engine until the cam lobe is pointing away from the
flywheel.
6. Align the flywheel arrow alignment mark with the right
rear fan cover/fuel tank mounting stud (K5 thru K8 only).
FLYWHEEL
BRAKE LEVER
6 x 12 mm FLANGE
BOLT (4)
CYLINDER HEAD
COVER
(Replace)
ARROW
ALIGNMENT
MARK
(K5 thru K8
ONLY)
FAN COVER/FUEL TANK MOUNTING STUD
CAM LOBE POINTING STRAIGHT OUT