Typical Disassembly Sequence; Drain Oil From Crankcase And Remove Oil Filter; Oil Drain Location, Oil Filter, And Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick; Section 8. Disassembly - Kohler Courage SV470 Service Manual

WARNING: Accidental Starts!
Disabling engine. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the engine or
equipment, disable the engine as follows: 1) Disconnect the spark plug lead. 2) Disconnect negative (-) battery
cable from battery.
The following sequence is suggested for complete
engine disassembly. This procedure can be varied to
accommodate options or special equipment.
Clean all parts thoroughly as the engine is
disassembled. Only clean parts can be accurately
inspected and gauged for wear or damage. There
are many commercially available cleaners that will
quickly remove grease, oil, and grime from engine
parts. When such a cleaner is used, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and safety precautions
carefully.
Make sure all traces of the cleaner are removed before
the engine is reassembled and placed into operation.
Even small amounts of these cleaners can quickly
break down the lubricating properties of engine oil.

Typical Disassembly Sequence

1. Drain oil from the crankcase and remove oil filter.
2. Remove blower housing.
3. Disconnect spark plug lead.
4. Remove muffler.
5. Remove rectifier-regulator.
6. Remove electric starter.
7. Remove air cleaner.
8. Remove external governor components,
carburetor and fuel pump.
9. Remove ignition module.
10. Remove grass screen, fan, and flywheel.
11. Remove stator.
12. Remove valve cover and cylinder head.
13. Remove closure plate and wiring harness.
14. Remove cam gears, cam shafts, and oil pump.
15. Remove connecting rod and piston.
16. Remove piston from connecting rod.
17. Remove piston rings.
Section 8
Disassembly
18. Remove crankshaft and balance weight assembly.
19. Remove balance weight assembly from
crankshaft.
20 Remove governor cross shaft.
21. Remove PTO and flywheel side oil seals.
Drain Oil from Crankcase and Remove Oil
Filter
1. Remove the oil drain plug and oil fill cap/
dipstick. See Figure 8-1.
2. Allow ample time for the oil to drain from the
crankcase.
3. Remove and discard the oil filter.
Figure 8-1. Oil Drain Location, Oil Filter, and Oil
Fill Cap/Dipstick.
Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstick
Oil Filter
Oil Drain
Plug
Section 8
Disassembly
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8.1