Kohler K9J Service Manual page 99

REMOVE THROTTLE LINKAGE AND
CARBURETOR
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WARNING: Explosive Fuel!
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 shut-off valve at fuel tank (if so
equipped} or drain fuel from tank.
2.
Loosen the hose clamp and remove fuel line
from the carburetor inlet.
3. Remove two slotted hex cap sems screws, the
carburetor, and gasket.
4. Remove the throttle linkage from the carbure-
tor throttle lever.
REMOVE EXTERNAL GOVERNOR COMPO-
NENTS 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
arm.
4.
Remove the hex cap screw, plain washer,
spacer, bracket and throttle lever.
REMOVE FUEL PUMP
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WARNING: Explosive Fuel!
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 . Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel pump
inlet fitting.
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2. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel pump
outlet fitting. Refer to Figure 1 0-1 .
Figure 1 0-1. Removing Fuel Pump.
3. Remove the fillister head sems screws, plain
washers, fuel pump, and gasket.
REMOVE RETRACTABLE STARTER
1.
Remove screws, washers and the retractable
starter assembly.
REMOVE ELECTRIC 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 FUEL TANK
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WARNING: Explosive Fuel!
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}.
REMOVE DIPSTICK
1. Remove the dipstick.
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD BAFFLE AND
SIDE AIR BAFFLES
1 . Remove the cylinder head baffle.