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Excavator Supplement for 3066 Engine
Disassembly and Assembly Section
11. Close the engine hood.
Rocker Shaft and Push Rod -
Remove
SMCSCode: 1102-011; 1208-011
Removal Procedure
Start By:
a. Remove the valve mechanism cover. Refer to
Disassembly and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism
Cover - Remove and Install".
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened
component life.
Illustration 245
2. Loosen six short bolts (4) and the washers on
the rocker shaft brackets.
3. Loosen six long bolts (2) for the rocker shaft
bracket.
4. Remove six long bolts (2) from the rocker shaft
brackets.
5. Remove six short bolts (4) and the washers from
the rocker shaft brackets.
6. Remove the rocker shaft assembly (3) from the
cylinder head.
Note: Check the contact surface of the adjusting
screw for wear from the pushrods and check for
threads that are stripped.
7. Put identification marks on pushrods (5) in order
to identify the location of the pushrods in the
engine.
8. Remove six pushrods (5) from each head
assembly (6).
Note: Check pushrods for worn ends and check for
distortion. If necessary, replace any pushrods that
are worn or distorted.
9. Remove valve caps (7) from each valve stem.
This will prevent the valve cap from becoming
lost.
Note: Check the contact surface of the valve caps
for wear and check for oil passages that are
clogged.
Illustration 246
1. Loosen adjusting screws (1) on each rocker arm
about one rotation.