N14 Base Engine Troubleshooting and Repair Manual – 003-011   Rocker Lever Cover

Remove the hose from the crankcase breather.

Remove the ten capscrews from each rocker lever cover.

Remove the rocker lever covers.

WARNING  When using a steam cleaner, wear safety glasses or a face shield, as well as protective clothing. Hot steam can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING  Wear appropriate eye and face protection when using compressed air. Flying debris and dirt can cause personal injury.

NOTE: The rocker lever cover gaskets are reusable. Do not damage the gasket when removing or cleaning.

NOTE: Do not use solvent to clean the rocker lever cover gaskets. Solvent will damage the o-ring material and cause them to swell.

Remove the crankcase breather element, if used, and the oil filler cap. Refer to Procedure 003-001.

Remove the gaskets.

Steam clean the covers, and dry with compressed air.

WARNING  When using a steam cleaner, wear safety glasses or a face shield, as well as protective clothing. Hot steam can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING  Wear appropriate eye and face protection when using compressed air. Flying debris and dirt can cause personal injury.

Steam clean the reusable gaskets, dry with compressed air, and check for cuts or deformations in the silicone bead.

Replace the gaskets if there are any cuts, abrasions, or deformations in the silicone bead. Check to see if the nylon carrier is cracked or broken. Replace if necessary.

Inspect each cover for cracks or damage and replace if necessary.

NOTE: The rocker lever cover gaskets are reusable. Do not replace the gaskets unless they are damaged.

Install the rocker lever cover gasket onto each rocker lever housing. The tabs at each end must point down toward the rocker lever housing.

Install the rocker lever covers on the rocker lever housings.

Install the ten capscrews and washers in each rocker lever cover.

Tighten the capscrews in each rocker lever cover in the sequence shown.

Install the crankcase breather tube, if used, and the oil filler cap. Refer to Procedure 003-001.

Install the hose on the crankcase breather.

Tighten the hose clamp.