Kohler K9J Service Manual page 117

Installation
1 . Wrap piece of tape or roll paper around crank-
shaft gear to protect the oil seal, slide housing
over the shaft and attach to the block. Two
lock washers are used on the outside of hous-
ing and copper washers inside.
2. Tape or paper should be wrapped around the
shaft to prevent the keyway from damaging
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the cover oil seal. Install the gasket(s) and
reduction gear cover and tighten cap screws.
3. Adjust shaft end clearance to .001/.006 inches
by varying the total gasket thickness, adding
or removing gaskets as required.
4. Remove oil fill plug and oil level plug, fill unit
to the oil level hole. Use the same grade of oil
as used in the engine.