Remove Camshaft And Valve Tappets; Remove Governor Cross Shaft - Kohler Courage SV710-740 Service Manual

Section 8
Disassembly
Figure 8-43. Removing Oil Pan Screws.
2. Locate the splitting tab cast into the perimeter of
the oil pan. Insert the drive end of a 1/2" breaker
bar between the splitting tab and the crankcase
and turn it to break the RTV seal. See Figure 8-44.
Do not pry on the sealing surfaces as this can
cause leaks.
Figure 8-44. Removing Oil Pan.
Governor Assembly
The governor gear assembly is located inside the
oil pan. If service is required, refer to the service
procedures in Section 9, Governor Assembly.
Oil Pump Assembly
The oil pump is mounted inside the oil pan. If service
is required, refer to the service procedures under
Section 9, Oil Pump Assembly.
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Remove Camshaft and Valve Tappets

Figure 8-45. Removing Camshaft.
Splitting Tab
Figure 8-46. Removing Valve Tappets.

Remove Governor Cross Shaft

1. Position the crankcase so the flywheel side is
down. Remove the camshaft and shim. See Figure
8-45.
Shim
Camshaft
2. Remove the valve tappets from the crankcase
and mark them by their location, as either intake
or exhaust and cylinder 1 or 2. Tappets should
always be reinstalled in the same position. See
Figure 8-46.
1. Remove the retainer and washer from the
governor cross shaft. See Figure 8-47.
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