Governor Gear And Shaft; Governor Shaft Press Depth - Kohler Courage SV470 Service Manual

Governor Gear and Shaft

Inspection
Inspect the governor gear teeth. Look for any evidence
of worn, chipped, or cracked teeth. If one or more of
these problems is noted, replace the governor gear.
which are damaged when the gear is removed. Never
worn.
Procedure to Remove Governor Shaft:
cooling fan.
3. Remove the closure plate screws and closure
plate.
4. Rotate engine to top dead center aligning timing
5. Remove the governor gear assembly and
regulating pin from the closure plate with two
small screwdrivers.
a small punch, drive the pin out of the closure
plate. This could also be done with a press. DO
NOT remove the governor pin with a vise grip or
pliers, you may damage the closure plate.
7. Remove any old gasket material from the mating
surfaces of the crankcase and closure plate. Use
an aerosol gasket remover to help loosen any old
gasket material. Do not scrape the surfaces, as
any scratches, nicks, or burrs can result in leaks.
Inspection and Reconditioning
Procedure to Install Governor Shaft:
1. Install new pin by pressing or lightly tapping it
into the closure plate. It must be installed so that
it protrudes 44.50 mm (1.750 in.), plus or minus
0.101 mm (0.004 in.) above the crankcase boss.
See Figure 9-19.
44.50 mm
(1.750 in.)*
*To Gasket Surface - Before Oil Passage
Cover Plate and Gasket are Assembled
Figure 9-19. Governor Shaft Press Depth.
2. Install the new governor regulating pin and
governor gear assembly.
3. Make sure governor gear assembly rotates freely.
4. Check that timing marks are still aligned.
5. Install a new closure plate gasket and install the
closure plate. Refer to Section 10, Reassembly for
6. Complete engine reassembly following
Reassembly procedures.
7. When engine reassembly is completed,
reset initial governor adjustment according
to procedure in Section 5, Fuel System and
Governor.
Section 9
Governor Gear
Shaft
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