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Objectives:
Reassemble an engine following concise steps and detailed notes taken by the student. Utilize proper tool techniques. Reinforce lecture-based theoretical discussions. Utilize and reference engine standards with appropriate engine manuals.
Procedure Notes:
Be sure to reference notes and sketches you created during engine disassembly.
Your engine may not be exactly like the engine in this presentation. Even if your Briggs & Stratton OHV engine is not exactly like the model used in this presentation, many of the procedures will be the same. Use reassembly grease on all internal parts and follow all specifications!
Pre-Assembly Cleaning
Clean all internal parts in the parts cleaning cabinets. Remove excess solvent with compressed air. Eye protection and chemical resistant gloves are required.
Pre-operation grease
Reminder: The rings must be replaced correctly. Review your sketch of connecting rod and piston ring orientation.
Connecting rod & piston orientation. Arrow on piston and MAG abbreviation to the magneto side of the engine.
Reminder: Clean and coat cylinder wall with lubricant. Use piston ring compressor. Install in the correct orientation.
Use your thumbs or the handle of a mallet to gently insert the piston assembly.
Rotate the crankshaft to prevent it from striking the connecting rod during reassembly.
Reminder: Lubricate interior of rod cap and connecting rod. Replace cap and rod in the correct direction. Replace oil splash and rod cap lock. Torque screws properly.
Reminder: Make sure journal is secure. Line up timing marks. Lubricate all bearing surfaces.
Reminder: Use correct gasket. Tighten bolts in correct sequence by skipping across the cover. Replace oil seal if needed. Adjust end play if needed.
Torque flywheel nut using a strap wrench and ft.lb. torque wrench.
Insert valves from the bottom of the head, while using your thumbs to lock the valve retainer.
Reminder: Install head gasket first. Torque head bolts in a crisscross pattern.
Step 12: Align Rocker Arms with Push Rods & Valve Wear Plates
Reminder: Use the rocker arm as a fulcrum to slightly compress each valve spring in order to slide its opposite end on top of the push rod.
Reminder: Rotate piston to TDC compression. Use a screwdriver in the sparkplug opening as a guide or align the PTO keyway to the cylinder. Now rotate the flywheel clockwise until the magnet points straight up. This disengages the compression release on the camshaft.
Reminder: According to specification, insert a flat feeler gauge between the rocker arm and valve wear plate. Make adjustments if out of gap tolerance.
1. Insert feeler gauge 2. Loosen locking screw, while holding adjustment nut. 3. Adjust clearance with the adjustment nut.
Note: Thread kill wire through port in block. Bolt armature to block. Adjust armature air gap with shim or business card.
Carburetor Linkage
4 Bolts
Procedure: Use a 1/4 nut driver and 3/8. Rotate governor shaft counter clockwise until it stops (do not force). Tighten governor arm lock with 3/8 wrench.
Note: Linkage plate flange mounts with the blower housing top. Weave the blower housing over, under, and over.
Note: Include gasket. #30 star tool required. Replace muffler guard. One bolt at rear of muffler and four screws at front.
Steps 28-29:
Fill Crankcase with clean oil. Fill fuel tank 1/3 full with gasoline.
Reminder: Only while instructor is present. Use engine stand and vice.
Turn run switch ON and set throttle to 1/2. No starting fluid should be needed.
Step 31: Adjust Carburetor & Take Let engine operate for approx. 5 min. Measurements
Temperature Readings
Reassembly Wrap-Up
Place a piece of tape on your engine that has your name as well as a report of how the engine ran.
Inventory and clean all tools in your assigned box. Clean and return your engine storage bin to its storage area. Clean and straighten your area.