Kohler Courage SV710-740 Service Manual page 135

See Figures 10-51 and 10-52.
4. Repeat the procedure for the other valve on the
#1 side.
5. Viewed from the PTO end, rotate the crankshaft
270° (3/4 turn) counterclockwise and align
the crankshaft keyway with the #2 cylinder,
which now puts that cylinder at TDC on the
compression stroke.
6. Repeat Steps 3-4 for setting the valve clearance on
the #2 side.
7. Rotate the crankshaft to check for free operation
of the valve train. Check for clearance between
the valve spring coils at full lift, or bending
of push rod(s) can occur. Minimum allowable
clearance is 0.25 mm (0.010 in.).
Important: Rotate the crankshaft a minimum of two
revolutions to check longblock assembly and overall
proper operation.
The plastic valve covers contain integral bolt hole
spacers molded in place. Sealing of plastic valve
covers is accomplished using a yellow colored O-ring.
In stamped steel valve covers sealing is accomplished
using RTV sealant.
1. Make sure the sealing surfaces of valve covers
and cylinder heads are clean and free of any nicks
or burrs.
2. Install a new O-ring in the groove of each cover.
Do Not use gaskets or RTV sealant.
3. Position the covers on the cylinder heads. If a
pulse style fuel pump is used the valve cover
with the pulse fitting hole must be installed on
the #2 side. Install the four hex flange screws in
each cover and finger tighten.
4. Torque the valve cover fasteners to 6.2 N·m
(55 in. lb.), using the sequence shown in Figure
10-53.