Kohler RH255 Service Manual page 50

Reassembly
Blower Housing/Control Panel Components
F
D
G
A Governor Lever
E Dampening Spring
Install Throttle Plate
Install throttle plate with screws.
Install Carburetor
1. Install a new insulator to cylinder head gasket onto
carburetor studs, followed by insulator, carburetor to
insulator gasket, carburetor, and air cleaner gasket.
2. Connect throttle link and dampening spring into their
respective holes on throttle lever.
Install Blower Housing/Retractable Starter
1. Position spark plug lead in molded clip in carburetor
insulator.
2. Install blower housing/retractable starter assembly
on crankcase with nuts. Torque nuts to 8 N·m
(70.8 in. lb.).
Install Electric Starter and Control Panel (if
equipped)
1. Align and mount electric starter onto crankcase.
Install and torque screws to 24 N·m (212 in. lb.).
2. Connect electrical leads for ignition module, ignition
switch, relay, and starter.
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C
A
H
B Nut
F Control Assembly
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B
C Governor Spring
G Carburetor
3. Mount control panel to crankcase and secure with
screws. Ensure ground wires are placed between
screw and bracket. Torque screws to 24 N·m
(212 in. lb.).
Install Throttle Lever, Governor Lever, Throttle Link,
Dampening Spring, and Governor Spring
1. Install nylon washer and wave spring to throttle
plate.
2. Connect spring to throttle lever and throttle plate.
Install throttle lever to throttle plate. Install tabbed
washer (with tab engaged in slot) and secure with
nut.
3. Torque nut to 4.5-6 N·m (40-53 in. lb.).
4. Install governor lever onto shaft.
5. Connect dampening spring and throttle link to
governor lever. Connect governor spring to governor
lever and to throttle lever.
6. Move governor lever clockwise until it stops. Rotate
governor shaft clockwise until it stops. Hold both in
this position and torque governor lever nut to 7 N·m
(62 in. lb.).
D Throttle Link
Blower Housing/
H Retractable Starter
Assembly
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