Kohler Courage SV710-740 Service Manual page 132

Prior to installation, lubricate all components with
engine oil, paying particular attention to the lip of the
valve stem seal, valve stems, and valve guides. Install
the following items in the order listed below using a
valve spring compressor. See Figures 10-41 and 10-42.
• Intake and exhaust valves
• Valve spring caps
• Valve springs
• Valve spring retainers
• Valve spring keepers
1. Check to make sure there are no nicks or burrs
on the sealing surfaces of the cylinder head or
crankcase. Make sure that dowel locating pins are
in the lower two cylinder bolt holes on each side.
2. Install a new cylinder head gasket (with printing
up) on each side. See Figure 10-43.
NOTE: Match the numbers embossed on the cylinder
heads and crankcase. See Figure 10-44.
3. Install each cylinder head and start the four new
hex flange screws.
NOTE: When installing cylinder heads, new hex
flange screws should always be used. New
screws are supplied in the gasket sets.