General; Engine Removal - Simplicity Legacy Series Service & Repair Manual

13 Engine Removal & Installation
Kohler - Engine Removal
KOHLER COMMAND 20 HP & 25 HP
MODELS
WARNING
Before beginning any service work, turn the PTO
OFF, set the parking brake, turn the ignition
switch OFF and remove the key. Disconnect the
spark plug wire(s) on gas engine models, and
disconnect negative battery cable.

General

Removal of the engine assembly is accomplished by
removing the hood and disconnecting the battery, front
PTO, throttle control cables, fuel lines, wiring harnesses,
hydrostatic unit drive shaft, and engine mounting
hardware. Installation is the reverse of this procedure.
Remove the mower deck if applicable, or any other
mounted accessory before beginning any engine
removal procedure.
Engine dry weight (approximately) 130 lbs.
A
E
Figure 6. Engine Component Removal – Right
A. Negative Cable – Battery Connection
B. Positive Cable – Battery Connection
C. Negative Cable – Engine Connection
B
D. Positive Cable – Starter Connection
E. Engine Harness Connector
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Engine Removal

1. Remove the hood (refer to Section 14, HOOD, DASH
& FOOT REST SERVICE).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable (A, Figure 6)
from the battery. Disconnect the positive battery
cable (B) from the battery.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable (C) from the
front engine cover. Disconnect the positive battery
cable (D) from the starter solenoid.
4. Disconnect the engine electrical harness at the main
harness connector (E).
D
C