900 Hour Valve Adjustment

[KOLBRNR]

Well they were being a bit evasive on the answer. They were also unclear on an estimate on hours to do the service for me. They couldn't remember exactly where the fuel tank was and if it was in the way. Also said if it had ac it would be more money to adjust the valves. More stuff to clear out of the way. It has 890 hours on it now and I know the light will come on at 900. So when the snow removal season is over I will take it in and have the Hydraulic pressure checked and then I can get a better feel about pricing for adjusting the valves. It does not appear that it is absolutely essential that it must go in immediately as some of the others have posted on this thread. Been looking for a reason to buy an 5740 anyway, maybe this will help.

 

[Johnp33]

The valve adjustment is very important, and if you leave it with them tight it will burn the valves, then the dealer will say it is not covered as you did not do the adjustment.
I did class eights all my life and they all tighten up initially, you might want to buy a manual, and learn to do it your self, it is not hard to do and saves you fuel.

 

[KOLBRNR]

Good suggestion I might just do that. About how many hours labor? I have adjusted valves before on my bikes. Are they hydraulic lifters or solid?

 

[TripleR]

My used L5030 was snapped up within a couple of days after I traded it in, wasn't even out in the sale area. I spoke with the prospective buyer and the service records I provided were very important to him. I did my own maintenance after I bought it, but the valves had been adjusted.

I bought it used with 700 hours and one of the reasons I went with it rather than new was because it had been maintained by the dealer and they had all records.