Introduction, Tightening cylinder head boits, Exhaust manifold nuts – Generac 86640 User Manual

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Section 2.1- BASIC ENGINE MECHANICAL

Introduction

This section covers some of the basic engine servicing

tasks. Included In the Section are commonly used tightening

procedures for cylinder head bolts, manifold nuts and carbu­
retor bolts. Also covered are valve clearance adjustment and
drive belt checking procedures.

Tightening Cylinder Head Boits

RetIghten cylinder head bolts while the engine Is cold, at

approximately 68* F. (20* C.). Tighten the bolts as follows:

1. Remove all spark plugs, oil pump drive gears, retainer and

bolts (Figure 1).

2. Tighten bolts to 47-51 foot-pounds (64-69 N-m) in the
sequence shown below.

Tighten Manifoid, Exhaust Manifoid and

Carburetor Fasteners

INTAKE MANIFOLD NUTS:

Tighten to 12-15 foot-pounds (16-21 N-m).

EXHAUST MANIFOLD NUTS:

Tighten to 12-15 foot-pounds (16-21 N-m).

CARBURETOR BOLTS:

Tighten to 4.3-5.8 foot-pounds (6-8 N-m).

Adjusting Vaive Clearance

Adjust valves while engine is warm, but not running, as

foltows:

1. Set No. 1 cylinder at top dead center (TDC) of Its compres­

sion stroke. Then, adjust valve clearance 1,2,3 and 6.
2. Set No. 4 cylinder at top dead center (TDC) of its compres­
sion stroke and adjust valve clearance 4, 5, 7 and 8.
3. Set valve clearance as follows:

VALVE CLEARANCE HOT

INTAKE s

0.010 Inch (0.25mm)

EXHAUST =

0.012 Inch (0.30mm)

Figure 3. Valve Clearance Adjustments

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4. When valve clearances are properly set, tighten the adjust­

ing screw locknut to 8-11 foot-pounds (11-15 N-m).

Checking Drive Beits

Inspect drive belts for cracks, fraying, wear, ollllness.

Replace, if necessary. The belts should not touch the bottom

of the pulley groove. To check belt tension, apply a force of
approximately 22 pounds (10 kg) midway between pulleys.

Belt deflection should be as follows:

NEW BELT a 0.59^).75

inch

(15-1

9m)

USED BELTaO.71-0.87

inch (18-22mm)

Measuring Compression Pressure

Warm up the engine. Then, shut down and remove ail spark
plugs. Use a standard automotive type compression gauge.

Hold the throttle and choke valves on carburetor wide open.

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