John Deere 4045 and 6068 OEM Diesel Engines — Check and Adjust Valve Clearance (All Engines Except 4045HF475 And 6068HF475)

Lubrication & Maint./2000 Hour/24 Month 4. With engine lock-pinned at TDC of No. 1 piston’s compression stroke, check valve clearance to following specifications. (Use sequence for 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder engines as outlined on next page.) Specification Intake Valve Clearance For Checking (Rocker Arm-to-Valve Tip) (Engine Cold)—Clearance 0.31—0.38 mm (0.012—0.015 in.) ......................................... Exhaust Valve Clearance For Checking (Rocker Arm-to-Valve Tip) (Engine Cold)—Clearance 0.41—0.48 mm (0.016—0.019 in.) ......................................... DPSG,RG41165,137 –19–12MAR03–2/5 5.

If valves need adjusting, use the appropriate valve clearance adjustment procedure on the next page and adjust to specifications below. Loosen the jam nut (A) on rocker arm adjusting screw. Turn adjusting screw until feeler gauge slips with a slight drag. Hold the adjusting screw from turning with screwdriver and tighten jam nut to specifications. Recheck clearance again after tightening jam nut. Readjust clearance as necessary. RG7409 –UN–06AUG96 Specification Intake Valve Clearance For Adjusting (Rocker Arm-to-Valve Tip) (Engine Cold)—Clearance 0.36 mm (0.014 in.) ..................................

Exhaust Valve Clearance For Adjusting (Rocker Arm-to-Valve Tip) (Engine Cold)—Clearance 0.46 mm (0.018 in.) .................................. Rocker Arm Adjusting Screw Jam Nut—Torque 27 (20 lb-ft) .................................................................... Adjusting Valves A—Adjusting Screw Jam Nut 6. Replace rocker arm cover and crankcase ventilator tube. Continued on next page DPSG,RG41165,137 –19–12MAR03–3/5 35-10 021604 PN=168