Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Intake/Exhaust Valve Clearances, valve clearances, exhaust valve

Question
My father has a Kohler M18QS-24657 engine.  He needs to find out the intake and exhaust valve clearances.

Answer
Hello Lori:

>>The Valve Clearances for this Engine are; Intake: 0.003 - 0.006 in. and Exhaust: 0.016 - 0.019 in. for ser. no. 1816500646 and earlier; or Exhaust 0.011 - 0.014 in. for ser.no. 1816500656 and later.
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John

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