SERVICE INFORMATION
HRS216PKA • HRS216SKA • HRS216VKA
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11. If the free-play measurement is within specification, readjust
the valve clearance.
If the free-play exceeds 0.16 mm (0.0063 in), install a new
rocker arm and pin, adjust the valve clearance, and repeat
the free-play measurement.
If the free-play is still excessive, the rocker tower bore is worn
and the cylinder barrel or engine will require replacement.
12. Clean the cylinder barrel mating surface with a degreasing
agent and a shop towel.
13. Apply Hondabond HT, ThreeBond 1216, Loctite
®
5900 or
equivalent to a
new
cylinder head cover in the areas shown.
Assemble within 10 minutes after applying the liquid gasket.
Tighten the head cover bolts evenly in several steps to the
specified torque. Wait for at least 20 minutes after assembly
before filling with oil and starting the engine.
TORQUE: 12 N•m (9 ft-lb)
14. Reinstall the muffler heat shield, fan cover, and recoil starter.
15. Reconnect the spark plug cap.
16. Start the engine and check operation. Ensure there are no oil
leaks around the cylinder head cover.
Excessive free-play with a
new rocker arm and pin
installed indicates worn
rocker tower holes.
Clean the cylinder barrel mating surface.
Apply liquid gasket to the back side of the new
cylinder head cover.
Summary of Contents for HRS216PKA
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Page 51: ...MAINTENANCE HRS216PKA HRS216SKA HRS216VKA 3 18 NOTES ...
Page 55: ...MUFFLER HRS216PKA HRS216SKA HRS216VKA 5 2 NOTES ...
Page 59: ...RECOIL STARTER HRS216PKA HRS216SKA HRS216VKA 6 4 NOTES ...
Page 79: ...FUEL SYSTEM HRS216PKA HRS216SKA HRS216VKA 7 20 NOTES ...
Page 85: ...FLYWHEEL IGNITION COIL HRS216PKA HRS216SKA HRS216VKA 8 6 NOTES ...
Page 124: ...11 1 11 MOWER DECK WHEELS 1 MOWER DECK 11 2 2 WHEELS 11 3 ...
Page 131: ...MOWER DECK WHEELS HRS216PKA HRS216SKA HRS216VKA 11 8 NOTES ...
Page 149: ...TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT HRS216PKA HRS216SKA HRS216VKA 12 18 NOTES ...