Kohler K91 Service Manual page 99

REMOVE THROrrLE LIN KAGE AND
CARBURETOR
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WARNING:
Explosive Fuell
Gasoline may be present in the carburetor and fuel
system. Gasoline is extremely flammable and it can
explode if ignited. Keep sparks, open flames, and
other sources of ignition away from the engine. Dis­
connect and ground the spark plug lead to prevent
the possibility of sparks from the ignition system.
1 .
Close the fuel s hut-off valve at fuel tank (if so
equipped) o r d rain fuel from tan k .
2 . Loosen the hose clamp and remove fuel line
from the carburetor inlet .
3 . Remove two slotted hex cap sems screws, the
carbureto r , and gasket .
4 . Remove the throttle linkage from the carbure­
tor t h rottle leve r .
REMOV E EXTERNAL GOVERNOR COMPO­
N ENTS AND THROTTLE CONTROL
1 . Note the position of the governor spring in
governor arm .
2 . Loosen pal nut . Remove governor arm and
spacer from cross shaft .
NOTE : Loosening pal nut or removing governor arm
will disrupt governor arm to cross shaft adjust­
ment . Readjustment will be required upon reas­
sembly.
3 . Remove the governor spring from the governor
a rm .
4 . Remove the hex cap screw, plain washe r ,
spacer, bracket a n d throttle lever.
REMOVE FUE L PUMP
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WARNING:
Explosive Fuell
Gasoline may be present in the carburetor and fuel
system. Gasoline is extremely flammable and it can
ex plode if ignited. Keep sparks, open flames, and
other sources of ignition away from the engine. Dis­
connect and ground the spark plug lead
the possibility of sparks from the ignition system.
1
. Discon nect the fuel l ine from the fuel pump
i nlet fitting .
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2 . Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel pump
outlet fitting . Refer to Figure 1 0- 1 .
3. Remove the fillister head sems screws, plain
washers , fuel pum p , and gasket .
REMOVE RETRACTABLE STARTER
1 . Remove screws, washers and the retractable
starter assembly.
REMOVE E LECTRIC STARTER
1 . Disconnect electrical connector (s) from back
of keyswitch.
2 .
Disconnect lead from electrical starter .
3 . Remove keyswitch panel .
4 . Remove hex cap sems screws which mount
electric starter to engine .
5 . Remove electric starter .
REMOVE FU EL TANK
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Gasoline may be present in the carburetor and fuel
system. Gasoline is extremely flammable and it can
explode if ignited. Keep sparks, open flames, and
other sources of ignition away from the engine. Dis­
connect and ground the spark plug lead to prevent
the possibility of sparks from the ignition system.
1 . Remove fuel line from fuel tank outlet fitting .
2 . Remove tank with bracket (s) .
to
prevent
REMOVE DIPSTICK
1 . Remove the dipstick.
REMOVE CYLINDER H EAD BAFFLE AND
SIDE AIR BAFFLES
1 . Remove the cylinder head baffle.
Figure 1 0- 1 . Removi n g Fuel P u m p .
WARN ING:
Explosive Fuell