Kohler CH18-CH26 Service Manual page 186

Section 9
Disassembly
Mounting
Screws
Figure 9-37. Debris Shield Details (Two-Barrel
Carburetor Model Shown).
9. Remove the remaining hex flange screws and
detach the blower housing. See Figure 9-38.
10. Disconnect the plug from the key switch in the
blower housing if engine is so equipped.
Figure 9-38. Removing Blower Housing.
Remove Inner Baffles and Breather Cover
The inner (valley) baffles are attached at one corner
using the same fasteners as the breather cover. See
Figure 9-39.
1. Remove the two hex flange screws securing the
inner baffles.
9.10
Debris
Shield
Figure 9-39. Removing Fasteners Holding Baffle
and Breather Cover.
2. Remove both inner baffles. See Figure 9-40.
Figure 9-40. Removing Inner Baffles.
3. Remove the two remaining screws holding the
breather cover to the crankcase. See Figure 9-40.
4. Pry under the protruding edge of the breather
cover with a screwdriver to break the RTV or
gasket seal. See Figure 9-41. Do not pry on the
sealing surfaces as it could cause damage
resulting in leaks. Most engines use a formed
gasket rather than RTV sealant.