Kohler CH18-CH26 Service Manual page 194

Section 9
Disassembly
Remove Camshaft
1. Remove the camshaft and shim. See Figure 9-69.
Figure 9-69. Removing Camshaft (Note Shim).
Remove Connecting Rods with Pistons
and Rings
1. Remove the two hex flange screws securing the
closest connecting rod end cap. Remove the end
cap. See Figure 9-70.
Figure 9-70. Removing Connecting Rod Bolts.
NOTE: If a carbon ridge is present at the top of
either cylinder bore, use a ridge reamer
tool to remove the ridge before
attempting to remove the piston.
9.18
Camshaft
Shim
Figure 9-71. Mark End Cap with Cylinder Number
Before Removal.
NOTE: The cylinders are numbered on the
Figure 9-72. Removing Piston/Connecting Rod
Assemblies.
2. Carefully remove the connecting rod and piston
3. Repeat the above procedures for the other
crankcase. Use the numbers to mark each
end cap, connecting rod and piston for
reassembly. Do not mix end caps and
connecting rods.
assembly from the cylinder bore. See Figure 9-72.
connecting rod and piston assembly.