Disassembling Rocker Arm Components; Removing Valves With Spring Compressor; Remove Closure Plate; Closure Plate And Gasket Removed From Crankcase - Kohler Courage SV470-600 Service Manual

Figure 8-33. Disassembling Rocker Arm
Components.
4. Remove the valves.
a. Compress the valve springs using a valve
spring compressor and remove the keepers.
See Figure 8-34.
b. Remove the compressor; then remove the
valve spring caps, valve springs, and valves.
Figure 8-34. Removing Valves with Spring
Compressor.

Remove Closure Plate

1. Remove the fourteen hex. flange screws
securing the closure plate to the crankcase. See
Figure 8-35. Note the location and position of any
attached clips or clamps.
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Figure 8-35. Removing Closure Plate Screws.
2. A gasket is used between the closure plate and
crankcase. If necessary, carefully tap on the
bosses for the starter or oil filter with a soft-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.
3. Remove the closure plate assembly and gasket.
See Figure 8-36.
4. If the wiring harness needs to be separated from
the closure plate, pry open the clamps and pull
out through the slot.
Figure 8-36. Closure Plate and Gasket Removed
from Crankcase.
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Disassembly
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