Kohler Command Pro CV173 Service Manual page 40

Disassembly/Inspection and Service
Remove Carburetor
B
A
C
D
F
G
A Hose Clamp
Ignition Kill Lead (if
C
equipped)
E Spacer Gasket
Carburetor Heat
G
Shield Gasket
I Choke Linkage
NOTE: Ensure fuel tank is empty by running engine until
it stops, and is completely out of fuel.
1. Squeeze hose clamp and slide it up on fuel line
(away from carburetor). Using Hose Removal Tool
(see Tools and Aids) carefully remove fuel line from
carburetor.
2. Turn throttle lever clockwise until it stops. Gently
push rod and spring linkages up to disconnect them
from throttle lever.
3. Move throttle control clockwise to full choke position,
and slide carburetor off studs while disconnecting
choke linkage from carburetor.
4. If equipped, disconnect ignition kill lead terminal
from stop switch on speed control assembly.
5. Remove carburetor heat shield gasket sliding off
lead (if equipped); discard gasket.
6. Remove carburetor spacer and spacer gasket from
studs; discard gasket.
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E
J
H
I
B Fuel Line
D Carburetor Stud
F Carburetor Spacer
H Carburetor
J Throttle Linkage
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Remove Control Components
A Hose Clamp
C Governor Lever
E Screw
G Governor Spring
NOTE: Fuel line connecting carburetor and fuel tank is
held in place by plastic fuel line clips, mounted
on back of speed control bracket. If bracket is
removed from crankcase, it will remain attached
to fuel hose. Should replacement of speed
control bracket be required, disconnect fuel line
from fuel fi lter or carburetor and slide bracket off
hose. Do not disconnect fuel hose from fuel
tank.
1. Squeeze hose clamp and slide it up on fuel line
(away from fuel tank).
2. Using Hose Removal Tool (see Tools and Aids)
carefully remove fuel line from fuel tank. In-nipple
fuel fi lter can stay in tank outlet.
3. Disconnect governor spring from speed control
bracket.
4. Remove screws securing speed control bracket to
crankcase. Remove control assembly with fuel line
and choke linkage.
5. Loosen governor lever nut and slide lever with
linkage and spring, off governor shaft.
A
B
C
D
F
E
H
G
B Fuel Line
D Nut
Speed Control
F
Bracket
H Fuel Line Clip
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