Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - Valve ajustment

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ckk0116
07-25-08, 02:17 PM
Please help,:wall: I need to know how to ajust valves on MTD yard machine 17.5 OHV

Airman
07-25-08, 02:34 PM
Please post the engine model, type and code numbers.
cheese
07-26-08, 12:41 AM
Remove the valve cover, set the engine at top dead center on the compression stroke, then turn it clockwise just a tad more (1/8th turn or so), and set the clearance with feeler guages between the rocker arm and valve.

Airman
07-26-08, 06:26 AM
More than you wanted to know about adjusting valves.

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