John deer 180 valve adjustment

Ean

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• Mar 23, 2014 / John deer 180 valve adjustment

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I got my 180 running the igniter is bad I borrowed the one off my 170 but I did a compression test and it was only 75 psi so if adjusted the valves I think it would go up but i don't know how and I don't know if I have the equipment it's a OHV Kawasaki FC540v

 

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• Mar 23, 2014 / John deer 180 valve adjustment

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Ean said:

I got my 180 running the igniter is bad I borrowed the one off my 170 but I did a compression test and it was only 75 psi so if adjusted the valves I think it would go up but i don't know how and I don't know if I have the equipment it's a OHV Kawasaki FC540v

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Have you looked on YouTube ?

 

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• Mar 23, 2014 / John deer 180 valve adjustment

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Valve adjustment isn't bad to do on that engine. Just a word of warning , the valves tend to break off on that engine and go through the top of the piston. If a valve adjustment fixes your problem your good to go but if not pull the head and check you valves.

 

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• Mar 23, 2014 / John deer 180 valve adjustment

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This might help.

http://www.mymowerparts.com/pdf/Kaw...20V-FC540V-KAWASAKI-SERVICE-REPAIR-MANUAL.pdf