Kohler 200REOZV / D 200 — Adjusting Valves
Adjustments · Valve mechanism
For the Kohler 200REOZV / D 200, from the Kohler service manual.
Applies to: Kohler 200REOZV
Before you start
- Do not adjust the valves while the engine is running as the pistons may strike the valve disks.
- Perform valve adjustment on a stationary, cold engine.
Procedure
- Remove the valve covers.
- Install rotation tool 9993590.
- Turn the engine in the direction of rotation until piston 1 is at TDC after the compression stroke (0° on the flywheel).
- Adjust valves 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 10.
- Turn the engine one turn until piston 6 is at TDC after the compression stroke.
- Adjust valves 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, and 12.
- Change valve cover gaskets if necessary and reattach the valve covers.
- Remove the rotation tool.
Tools required
- 9993590 Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Inlet valve clearance 0.40 mm (0.0157 in.)
- Exhaust valve clearance 0.55 mm (0.0217 in.)
Full service-parts list: Kohler 200REOZV →
Source: Kohler 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.