Description
Overview:
The Valve Clearance Setting Kit for Stihl BR500 and BR550 is a genuine Stihl service tool designed to set valve lash accurately on Stihl backpack blowers. Supplied under OEM Part No. 4282 007 1001, it uses robust, precision-made metal components to help you achieve consistent, repeatable settings during routine maintenance. Correct valve clearance supports smooth starting, clean running, fuel efficiency, and engine longevity by ensuring the valvetrain operates as intended. Suitable for workshop and field use, this kit is intended for Stihl 4-stroke mix (4-MIX) blower platforms such as the BR500 and BR550, and is also compatible with additional models listed below. A dependable choice for technicians, grounds teams, and DIY users maintaining Stihl equipment to factory standards.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl part for assured compatibility and fit (OEM 4282 007 1001)
- Precision-made metal tooling for accurate, repeatable valve clearance setting
- Helps maintain performance, starting reliability, and fuel economy by keeping lash within specification
- Durable construction suited to regular workshop use and on-site servicing
- Compact, lightweight, and easy to handle around the cylinder head
- Reduces guesswork compared with improvised methods, supporting consistent results
- Useful for scheduled services and post-overhaul checks on Stihl 4-MIX blowers
- Backed by Stihl's service tooling design for reliability and long working life
Typical Applications:
Used during routine servicing or after top-end repairs on Stihl backpack blowers to set valve clearance to the recommended tolerance. Ideal for professional workshops, grounds maintenance teams, hire fleets, and homeowners who maintain their own tools. Helps resolve symptoms linked to incorrect valve lash such as hard starting, rough running, reduced power, or excessive valvetrain noise.
Also known as:
Valve adjustment kit, valve setting tool, valve lash tool, tappet adjustment tool, lash setting gauge, engine valve clearance tool, service setting kit for Stihl blowers.
Fits Models:
BR500, BR550, BR600, BR700
Alternate Part Numbers:
4282-007-1001, 42820071001
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