Small engine valve tap pet diagram. The cam lobe and tappet also known as the rocker arm should be in the downward position. The exhaust valve tappet was way in it has no play no gap or anything. Use the manufacturers respective master parts manual in ordering replacement parts for an engine. Take the valve cover off.
The intake valve was already to spec. Use a manufacturers manuals to solve the procedural problems specific to a particular engine. By now both valves should be exposed. Identify the parts of a magneto ignition system.
Adjusting tappet clearances overhead valves. When i put the exhaust valve back in to where it was it works ok but is hard to start and runs a little. How to adjust tappet clearances. The motor was at tdc.
Since lapping valves removes a small amount of material from the surfaces of the valve face and valve seat you may need to adjust the tappet clearances the spacing between the valve stem and the tappet after lapping and reinstalling the valves. Identify the basic engine parts and the functions of each in the operation of an engine. When attempting to do a valve adjustment on a small engine you always start with the intake valve first followed by the exhaust. Ask your briggs stratton authorized dealer near you for the correct tappet clearance for your.
Since lapping valves removes a small amount of material from the surfaces of the valve face and valve seat you may need to adjust the tappet clearances the spacing between the valve stem and the tappet after lapping and reinstalling the valves.