Kohler COMMAND CH18-CH26, Service Manual

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9.8
Section 9
Disassembly
Figure 9-32. Remove B+ Lead from Terminal Plug.
3. The rectifier-regulator does not have to be
detached from the blower housing. If the engine
is equipped with SMART-SPARK
™
the SAM
module should be removed from the cylinder
baffle or blower housing. See Figure 9-33. The
module willing hang loose as part of the wiring
harness. Figure 9-30. Removing Electric Starter Motor.
3. Remove the starter assembly and any spacers (if
used).
Figure 9-29. Removing Oil Sentry ™ Switch from
Breather Cover.
Remove Electric Starter Motor
1. Disconnect the leads from the starter.
2. Remove the two hex flange screws. See Figure
9-30.
5. If necessary, the carburetor, throttle linkage and
governor lever can be separated. Reattach the
bushings to the linkage following separation to
avoid losing them.
Remove Oil Sentry ™ (If So Equipped)
1. Disconnect the lead from the Oil Sentry
™
switch.
2. Remove the Oil Sentry
™
switch from the
breather cover. See Figure 9-29.
Figure 9-31. Disconnecting Plug from Rectifier-
Regulator.
2. Use the tip of the dipstick or a similar small flat
tool to bend the locking tang, then remove the B+
(center lead) from the terminal plug as shown in
Figure 9-32. This will allow the blower housing to
be removed without disturbing the wiring
harness.
Remove Outer Baffles and Blower
Housing
1. Disconnect the plug from the rectifier-regulator
on the blower housing. See Figure 9-31.