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Generac 9344 — Valve Clearance Adjustment

Adjustments · Intake and exhaust valves

For the Generac 9344, from the Generac service manual.

Applies to: Generac 9344

Procedure

  1. Loosen the nut, then adjust intake and exhaust valve clearance to 0.008 inch (0.2mm) by turning the adjust screw.
  2. Adjust valve clearance with engine cold.
  3. Set No. 1 piston at top dead center; adjust intake and exhaust valves of No. 1 cylinder and exhaust valve of No. 2 cylinder.
  4. Turn the crankshaft 240 degrees counterclockwise (viewed from the front).
  5. Adjust No. 3 cylinder intake and exhaust valves and the intake valve of No. 2 cylinder.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Valve clearance (cold) 0.008 inch (0.2mm)

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Source: Generac service 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.

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