Kohler — Install Rocker Arms, Push Rods and Adjust Valve Lash
Adjustments · Cylinder Head
From a Kohler service manual covering: SV470, SV471, SV480, SV530, SV540, SV541, SV590, SV591, SV600, SV601, SV610, SV620. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler SV530
Before you start
- Torque Torx screw only to prevent damage to nut.
Procedure
- Position push rod guide plates on cylinder head with extruded edges down over push rod bores. Secure by installing rocker arm pivot studs. Torque studs to 13.5 N·m (120 in. lb.).
- Apply grease to contact surfaces of rocker arms and adjusting nuts and install them onto pivot studs.
- Apply grease to ends of push rods. Insert push rods into push rod bores and seat lower end into dimpled recess of cam levers.
- With engine at TDC of compression stroke, insert correct size flat feeler gauge between appropriate valve stem and rocker arm.
- Tighten adjustment nut with a wrench until a slight drag is felt on feeler gauge.
- Hold nut in position and torque set screw (T15 Torx drive) to 5.5 N·m (50 in. lb.).
- Perform adjustment procedure on other valve.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Intake valve lash: 0.127 mm (0.005 in.)
- Exhaust valve lash: 0.178 mm (0.007 in.)
- Rocker arm pivot stud torque: 13.5 N·m (120 in. lb.)
- Rocker arm adjustment nut set screw torque: 5.5 N·m (50 in. lb.)
Full service-parts list: Kohler SV530 →
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.