Section 9. Disassembly - Kohler Command PRO CS Service Manual

WARNING: Accidental Starts!
Disabling engine. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the engine or equipment,
disable the engine as follows: 1) Disconnect the spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (-) battery cable from battery.
General
Clean all parts thoroughly as the engine is
disassembled. Only clean parts can be accurately
inspected and gauged for wear or damage. There are
many commercially available cleaners that will
quickly remove grease, oil, and grime from engine
parts. When such a cleaner is used, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and safety precautions
carefully.
Make sure all traces of the cleaner are removed before
the engine is reassembled and placed into operation.
Even small amounts of these cleaners can quickly
break down the lubricating properties of engine oil.
Typical Disassembly Sequence
The following sequence is suggested for complete
engine disassembly. The sequence can be varied to
accommodate options or special equipment.
1. Disconnect spark plug lead.
2. Turn fuel shut-off valve to off position.
3. Drain oil from crankcase.
4. Remove muffler and heat shield assembly.
5. Remove air cleaner assembly.
6. Remove fuel tank and fuel tank support.
7. Remove external governor, throttle, and choke
linkage.
8. Remove carburetor.
9. Remove retractable starter.
10. Remove blower housing.*
11. Remove right fuel tank bracket, switch bracket,
electric starter, and housing/cover panel
assembly.
12. Remove left fuel tank bracket.
13. Remove governor lever and throttle linkage.
14. Remove valve cover/breather, air shroud, cylinder
head assembly, and push rods.
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Disassembly
15. Remove flywheel.
16. Remove ignition module.
17. Remove stator and protective shield.
18. Remove reduction assembly.
19. Remove closure plate.
20. Remove balance shaft assembly.
21. Remove camshaft and valve tappets.
22. Remove connecting rod with piston and rings.
23. Remove crankshaft.
24. Remove governor cross shaft.
25. Remove oil seals and bearings.
* Loosening/removing the electric starter cover panel
will provide access to upper housing mounting
screw.
Disconnect Spark Plug Lead
1. Disconnect the lead from the spark plug. See
Figure 9-1.
NOTE: Pull on boot only, to prevent damage to spark
Figure 9-1. Disconnecting Spark Plug Lead.
plug lead.
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