Craftsman 316.29271 - Manual (Page 18)

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3. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
4. Clean dirt from around the spark plug. Remove the
spark plug from the cylinder head by turning it
counterclockwise with a 5/8” socket.
5. Remove the engine cover.
NOTE: To ease engine cover removal, pull the starter
rope out a little to give some slack.
6. Clean dirt from around the rocker arm cover.
Remove the screw holding the rocker arm cover with
a large flat blade screwdriver or Torx T-25 bit
(Fig. 27). Remove the rocker arm cover and gasket.
Rocker Arm Cover
Fig. 27
Spark Plug Hole
Gasket
Remove
Screws
Engine Cover
Fig. 25
Muffler
ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE
The rocker arm clearance may need adjustment if your
unit suffers a loss of performance power or has trouble
starting. Adjusting the rocker arm clearance requires
disassembly of the engine. If you feel unsure or
unqualified to perform this, take the unit to a Sears or
other qualified service dealer.
NOTE: Inspect the valve to rocker arm clearance with a
feeler gauge after the first 10 hours of operation
and then every 25 hours of operation thereafter.
• The engine must be cold when checking or adjusting
the valve clearance.
• This task should be performed inside, in a clean,
dust free area.
To adjust the rocker arm clearance:
1. Remove the two (2) screws on top of the engine cover
with a Flat-head or T-25 Torx screwdriver (Fig. 25).
Top View Of The Engine
2. Remove the screw behind the engine cover (Fig. 26).
Screw
Fig. 26
TROUBLESHOOTING