F2260 Valve Adjustment

[Lawnmasters]

I am adjusting the valves on this 3 clylinder diesel, I have located the marks on the flywheel, but I cant find a mark to line up with the timing marks on the flywheel. And no, I don't have a service manual yet, got one ordered. but until then, can anyone help?

thanks for the help,

 

[eserv]

You need to set the valves when the piston is at top dead center beginning power stroke. to get it there, first turn the engine in the direction it runs until the rockers on the cylinder you want to adjust are "rocking" that is, the exhaust is just closing and the intake is just starting to open. mark the flywheel and a reference on the block then turn the engine one complete turn, you can now adjust those two rockers. repeat the procedure for the other two cylinders and you are done. correct clearance is .008-.010 I set them at .009 In. most kubota engines are similar

 

[Lawnmasters]

Thanks for the reply! My dealer told me the clearance was from .005 to .007 this doesn't suprise me, I have had lot's of misleading information from them. Are you confident in your specs. I will use them if so.

Thanks again, I appreciate the help.

Greg Pierce, CTP
Lawnmasters

 

[eserv]

I just checked the service manual, it says .0057 to .0073in I'd use that setting instead of the one I originally gave you!