Service Manual

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Disassembly/Inspection and Service
KohlerEngines.com 66 690 01 Rev. C
7. Remove four screws securing LH and RH side
mounting brackets to crankcase. Pull complete
mount assembly forward to remove.
8. Further disassembly for component servicing may
be performed as required.
Remove Air Cleaner Assembly
1. Remove screws securing elbow adapter and gasket
to carburetor.
2. Remove upper valve cover mounting screws on
each side, which also secure main mounting bracket
for air cleaner.
3. Lift air cleaner/mounting bracket assembly off
engine.
Remove Throttle and Choke Controls
Control Panel Details
D
C
E
A
B
A Control Panel B Choke Lever
C Governor Lever Nut D Governor Lever
E Governor Spring
1. Remove screws securing main control bracket to
cylinder heads.
2. Mark hole location and disconnect governor spring
from governor lever.
3. Tilt main bracket and disconnect choke linkage from
choke lever. Remove main control bracket.
4. Unhook choke linkage from actuator lever on
carburetor.
Remove External Governor Controls
Loosen nut of governor lever mounting screw. Leave
throttle linkage and spring connected to lever. Lift
governor lever off governor shaft and lay assembly on
top of crankcase, to be removed with carburetor.
Remove Carburetor and Adapter
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause fi res and severe
burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or fl ames. Spilled fuel could ignite
if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from
ignition. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
1. Disconnect lead to fuel shut-off solenoid (if
equipped). If a mechanical fuel pump is used,
disconnect fuel line from carburetor inlet.
2. Disconnect breather hose from adapter fi tting on
carburetor.
3. Remove carburetor mounting screws. If a fl exible
tube and knob idle speed adjuster is used, open
retaining clamp and unhook.
4. Remove carburetor, throttle linkage and governor
lever as an assembly.
5. Remove carburetor gasket.
6. Carburetor, adapter, throttle linkage, and governor
lever may be separated for individual component
servicing as required. If linkages are separated,
reattach bushings to linkages to prevent them from
being lost.