Kohler Command PRO CH440 Service Manual page 105

Install Fuel Tank Supports and Shut Down Switch
with Bracket (if equipped)
CH260, CH270
1. Position both tank support brackets on crankcase
and loosely install with screws.
2. Position shut down switch with bracket on tank
bracket and install threaded stud to secure.
3. Torque tank support bracket hardware to 24 N·m
(212 in. lb.).
CH395, CH440
NOTE: Threaded stud and bracket with shut down
switch should not be removed.
Position both tank support brackets on crankcase and
install with screws. Torque to 24 N·m (212 in. lb.).
Install Carburetor
1. Install a new insulator to cylinder head gasket onto
carburetor studs, followed by insulator and
carburetor to insulator gasket.
2. Push carburetor onto studs.
3. Connect throttle link and dampening spring into their
respective holes in throttle lever.
Install Carburetor with Stepper Motor (Electronic
Governor Only)
1. Install a new insulator to cylinder head gasket onto
carburetor studs, followed by insulator and
carburetor with stepper motor to insulator gasket.
2. Push carburetor onto studs.
3. Connect wiring harness to stepper motor.
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Install Engine Shields and Air Cleaner Base
CH245, CH255
1. Install a new carburetor to air cleaner base gasket
onto carburetor mounting studs followed by air
cleaner base. Attach breather hose onto air cleaner
base connection port. Connect opposite end of
breather hose to valve cover.
2. Secure base with nuts on mounting studs. Torque to
8 N·m (71 in. lb.).
3. Secure base to blower housing with screws. Torque
to 1.3 N·m (12 in. lb.).
4. Install cylinder head shield and secure with screws.
CH260, CH270
1. Install upper shield on cylinder, engaging tab hole on
fuel tank bracket stud.
2. Install screw in rear of top air shield, but do not
tighten at this time.
3. Install a new carburetor to air cleaner base gasket
onto carburetor mounting studs followed by air
cleaner base. Attach breather hose onto air cleaner
base connection port. Connect opposite end of
breather hose to valve cover.
4. Secure base with nuts on mounting studs and screw
through top heat shield into crankcase housing.
Torque hardware to 8 N·m (71 in. lb.).
5. Install lower heat shield and secure with screws.
CH395, CH440
NOTE: When securing low-profi le air cleaner, screw is
installed through base into blower housing.
Torque to 6.7 N·m (59 in. lb.).
1. Install upper shield on cylinder and secure with
screws. Torque to 8 N·m (71 in. lb.).
2. Install lower shield on cylinder and secure with
screws. Torque to 8 N·m (71 in. lb.).
3. Install a new carburetor to air cleaner base gasket
onto carburetor mounting studs followed by air
cleaner base. Attach breather hose onto air cleaner
base connection port. Connect opposite end of
breather hose to valve cover.
4. Secure base with nuts on mounting studs and screw
into crankcase housing. Torque hardware to 8 N·m
(71 in. lb.).
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