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Kohler K361 — Valve Adjustment

Adjustments · Rocker arms / valves

For the Kohler K361, from the Kohler service manual.

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Before you start

  • Always use a new rocker arm housing gasket when housing is serviced.

Procedure

  1. Turn engine by hand until both valves are seated or in compression (TDC).
  2. Loosen the valve adjusting screw locknut.
  3. Screw adjusting screw in or out until clearance between end of rocker arm and valve stem is correct.
  4. Retighten locknut, then check clearance again.
  5. Rest rocker arm housing cover gasket on housing and fasten rocker arm cover to housing.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Valve clearance .005 in. (0.13 mm) cold, both intake and exhaust

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.

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