MTD YM26CS EN - Manual (Page 22)

4. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
5. Clean dirt from around the spark plug. Remove the
spark plug from the cylinder head by turning a 5/8 in.
socket counterclockwise.
6. Remove the engine cover (Fig. 39).
7. Clean dirt from around the rocker arm cover.
Remove the screw holding the rocker arm cover with
a large flat blade screwdriver or Torx T25 bit
(Fig. 41). Remove the rocker arm cover and gasket.
3. Remove the screw behind the engine cover (Fig. 40).
Remove Screws
Rocker Arm Cover
Screw
Fig. 38
Fig. 40
Fig. 41
Engine Cover
Spark Plug Hole
2. Remove the two (2) screws on top of the engine
cover with an appropriate screwdriver (Fig. 39).
Fig. 39
Muffler Cover
Engine Cover
Muffler
ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE
This requires disassembly of the engine. If you feel
unsure or unqualified to perform this, take the unit to an
authorized service center.
NOTE: Inspect the valve to rocker arm clearance with a
feeler gauge after the first 10 hours of operation
and then every 25 hours of operation thereafter.
• The engine must be cold when checking or adjusting
the valve clearance.
• This task should be performed inside, in a clean, dust
free area.
1. Remove the muffler cover by pressing down on the
corner with a flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 38). Slide
the notches on the sides of the muffler cover over
the tabs on the engine cover and remove
8. Pull the starter rope slowly to bring the piston to the
top of its travel, (known as top dead center). Check
that:
• The piston is at the top of its travel while looking in
the spark plug hole (Fig. 41).
• Both rocker arms move freely, and both valves are
closed.
If not, repeat this step.
Top View Of The Engine
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SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS