Disassemble Cylinder Head; Remove Closure Plate; Removing Spark Plug; Disassembling Rocker Arm Components - Kohler Courage SV470 Service Manual

Disassemble Cylinder Head

NOTE: Before disassembly, mark all valve train
components that will be reused, to assure
they are reassembled on the same side.
Figure 8-33. Removing Spark Plug.
arms from the pivot studs.
3. Remove the rocker arm pivot studs and push rod
Figure 8-34. Disassembling Rocker Arm
Components.
4. Remove the valves.
a. Compress the valve springs using a valve
spring compressor and remove the keepers.
b. Remove the compressor; then remove the
valve spring caps, valve springs, and valves.
33.
Figure 8-35. Removing Valves with Spring
Compressor.

Remove Closure Plate

the closure plate to the crankcase. See Figure
36. Note the location and position of any
Figure 8-36. Removing Closure Plate Screws.
2. A gasket is used between the closure plate and
crankcase. If necessary, carefully tap on the
faced mallet to loosen. Do not pry on the gasket
surfaces of the crankcase or oil pan, as this can
cause damage resulting in leaks.
Section 8
Disassembly
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