Kohler COMMAND CV11, Service Manual

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9.2
Section 9
Disassembly
Figure 9-1. Removing Spark Plug Lead, Oil Drains,
Oil Filter, and Oil Sentry
™
Switch (oil filter drain
plug not on all models).
Remove Muffler
1. Remove the hex. flange nuts from exhaust studs
and hex. flange screws from muffler bracket. See
Figures 9-2 and 9-3.
2. Remove the muffler and gasket from exhaust outlet
flange. Some engines may have an additional heat
deflector insert tube in the exhaust port, behind the
muffler flange. If present, remove it also.
Figure 9-3. Removing Muffler.
Remove Retractable Starter
1. Remove the five hex. flange screws and retractable
starter. See Figure 9-4.
Figure 9-4. Removing Retractable Starter.
Remove Electric Starter
Electric Starter (Bendix Drive or Solenoid Shift)
1. Disconnect the lead from the stud terminal on the
electric starter. See Figure 9-5. Disconnect both
leads on Solenoid Shift Starter.
2. Remove the two hex. flange screws and starter
assembly. Some bendix drive starters have
additional spacers between the mounting flange
and crankcase or under the head of the mounting
bolt. After noting their placement, remove and
retain the spacers.
Spark Plug
Lead
Oil Drain
Oil Filter
Optional Oil Sentry ™ Switch or
Oil Filter Drain Plug
Hex. Flange
Screws
Muffler Bracket
Muffler
Muffler
Gasket
Hex. Flange Nuts
Figure 9-2. Removing Muffler.
Hex. Flange Screws (5)
Retractable
Starter