Fischer Panda — Adjusting the valve clearance at Kubota 02 series
Adjustments
From a Fischer Panda owner's manual covering: PMGi 10000, PMGi 8000, Panda 10000, Panda 10000i PMS, Panda 8000, Panda 8000i PMS, Panda 8000i PMS generator, Panda iControl2. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Fischer Panda Panda 10000i PMS, Fischer Panda Panda 8000i PMS generator
Before you start
- Mark valves already checked
Procedure
- Unscrew valve cover.
- Rotate crankshaft until valve to be adjusted is fully open; determine dead centre.
- Rotate crankshaft 360°; valve is then closed.
- Check valve clearance with feeler gauge; cold clearance 0.145 mm to 0.185 mm.
- Loosen counter nut; adjust with rocker arm screw; retighten counter nut; recheck.
- Repeat for other valves; refit valve cover and firmly tighten screws.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Valve clearance cold: 0.145 to 0.185 mm
Full service-parts list: Fischer Panda Panda 10000i PMS →, Fischer Panda Panda 8000i PMS generator →
Source: Fischer Panda owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.