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    Aug 18, 2012, 02:39 PM
    Rocker arm came loose
    I have aDR lawn vacuum, was running then stopped.I found the intake raocker arm came loose. I put it back on and it runs like a champ. Is there something I have to adjust or fix so it doesn't happen again?
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    Aug 25, 2012, 11:05 AM
    Hi,
    If it was the arm itself, a valve adjustment. If it was the stud, generally Loctite.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Aug 26, 2012, 07:46 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by crigby View Post
    Hi,
    If it was the arm itself, a valve adjustment. If it was the stud, generally Loctite.
    Peace,
    Clarke
    It was the nut that came loose on the intake side' causing the arm tocome loose.Think it is just loctite?
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    Aug 26, 2012, 12:41 PM
    Hi,
    No, it would generally have a set screw inside the nut that is tightened once the valves are adjusted correctly.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Aug 26, 2012, 02:34 PM
    I tried to download manual to tell me how to adjust valves on my B&S 6.0 ovh engine. No luck. Any help will be appreciated.
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    Aug 26, 2012, 05:58 PM
    Hi,
    Briggs is pretty stingy about allowing manuals to be posted. They allow their spec sheets and posters, but cry foul and copyright over manuals. Some I have, some I do not. Here is from a Vanguard manual. Clearance is 0.004 - 0.006"
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