Install Muffler; Install Retractable Starter - Kohler CH11-16 Service Manual

Section 11
Reassembly
6. Ensure the seal* is installed on the air cleaner
stud and in good condition. Install the element
and precleaner, element cover and wing nut. See
Figure 11-59.
*Early models used a washer under the wing
nut instead of the seal. Replace with new seal on
air cleaner stud when reassembling.
Figure 11-59. Installing Air Cleaner.
7. Install the air cleaner cover and knob. See Figure
11-60.
Air Cleaner
Cover
Knob
Figure 11-60. Installing Air Cleaner Cover.

Install Retractable Starter

1. Install the retractable starter and five hex flange
screws to blower housing. Leave the screws
slightly loose.
2. Pull the starter handle out until the pawls engage
in the drive cup. Hold the handle in this position
and tighten the screws securely. See Figure 11-61.
11.18
Figure 11-61. Installing Retractable Starter.

Install Muffler

1. Install new exhaust gasket, exhaust manifold or
muffler inlet pipe to exhaust port studs. Install
the hex flange nuts on studs and torque to
24.4 N·m (216 in. lb.). See Figure 11-62.
Figure 11-62. Installing Muffler Inlet Pipe.
2. Secure the muffler to the upper and lower
mounting brackets with the hex flange screws.
Torque the screws to 9.9 N·m (88 in. lb.) See
Figures 11-63 and 11-64.