Operating Instructions

1. REMOVING VALVE KEEPERS

1. Remove all necessary components to expose valve spring retainers, utilize known method to prevent valves from falling into the cylinders, sharply strike the valve spring retainers with the mandrel as supplied in the tool kit.





2. Install guide sleeve (10 for OM601/OM602, or 11 for engine M111, Figure 1). Mount appropriate anchor foot in existing holes located in the cylinder head.

3. Insert mounting element (8 for engine M111, or 9 for OM601/OM602, Figure 1), attach adjustable anchor (18, Figure 1) and lever arm (6, Figure 1) and allow to rest on the studs of the mounting element.

4. Turn adjustment screw clockwise while gently pressing down with lever arm (6, Figure 1), until inner alignment shaft noticeably engages between the valve keepers.

5. Press down on mounting element (8 or 9, Figure 1) with lever until the mounting element bottoms out.

6. Slowly release tension, valve keepers are now secured in the mounting element.

7. For Diesel engines: use guide sleeve (11, Figure 1) and mounting element (9, Figure 1) and then follow steps 4., 5., 6. noted in this procedure.

2. INSTALLING VALVE KEEPERS





1. Insert mounting element (8 or 9, Figure 2) and press down on adjustment screw and lever arm (6, Figure 2), simultaneously, until it bottoms out.

2. Continue pressing down on lever arm and lift up adjustment screw. Valve keepers are installed.

3. Release tension and remove mounting element.