Northern Lights NL382W — Adjusting Valve Clearances

Maintenance · Cylinder head valves

For the Northern Lights NL382W, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.

Applies to: Northern Lights NL382W

Procedure

1. Readjust after first 50 hours, then every 1000 hours.
2. Do after head bolts retightened; engine cold and not running.
3. Remove rocker arm cover.
4. Turn engine by hand until valves rock; turn crankshaft one more full turn.
5. Insert thickness gauge between rocker arm and valve cap.
6. Loosen lock nut; adjust intake and exhaust to 0.006-.01 in. (0.15-0.25 mm).
7. Turn crankshaft 240° and adjust No. 3 cylinder, then No. 2.
8. Replace rocker arm cover.

Full service-parts list: Northern Lights NL382W →

Source: Northern Lights operator'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.

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