DIY valve adjustment

[ryan08]

Anybody got a good DIY on a valve adjustment on a Kubota 3 cylinder. I have a 21.5 hp diesel in my Hustler Zero turn that has a lot of clatter and I have never adjusted the valves.

 

[Deano]

What do you mean "good DIY on a valve adjustment"?
I pretty much just removed a few hoses in the way, removed the glow plugs to make turning the engine easy, and removed the valve cover. It had a rubber gasket which my manual said was re-usable, but I bought a new one anyhow.
Took my measurements and made my adjustments on each valve where tehy were suppose to be measured.

Deano

 

[ryan08]

A DIY is a walk-through the process.

 

[dex3361]

A DIY is a walk-through the process.

You can download the Work Shop Manual for the 03 and 05 series Kubota engines at the
Index of Kubota Books.

 

[ryan08]

Thanks for the link Randall

 

[Zick]

When (HR wise) is it recommended to check or adjust the valves on these engines?

 

[dex3361]

When (HR wise) is it recommended to check or adjust the valves on these engines?

I would go by the recommendations of the manufacturer.

 

[ryan08]

On the D950 in my Hustler it is every 800 hours

 

[ayelvington]

Thank you for mentioning that you remove the glow plugs to relieve the compression. I know how to do valve adjustments, but I never did a diesel and no spark plugs to take out. I couldn't find them