Kohler Command PRO CH749, Service Manual

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8.15
Section 8
Disassembly
8
Figure 8-63. Removing Flywheel with a Puller.
5. Remove the woodru ff key.
Remove Stator and Backing Plate
1. Remove the four screws securing the backing
plate. See Figure 8-64. Remove the backing plate.
Figure 8-64. Removing Backing Plate.
2. Remove the two hex fl ange screws and the stator.
See Figure 8-65. Note the position/routing of the
stator lead.
NOTE: Always use a fl ywheel puller to remove
the fl ywheel from the cranksha ft . Do
not strike the cranksha ft or fl ywheel,
as these parts could become cracked
or damaged. Striking the puller or
cranksha
ft can cause the crank gear to
move, a ff ecting cranksha ft endplay.
Figure 8-65. Removing Stator.
Remove Closure Plate Assembly
1. Remove the ten hex fl ange screws securing the
closure plate to the crankcase. See Figure 8-66.
Figure 8-66. Removing Closure Plate Fasteners.
2. Locate the spli tt ing tabs cast into the perimeter
of the closure plate. Insert the drive end of a
1/2 in. breaker bar between the spli
tt ing tab and
the crankcase and turn it to loosen the seal. See
Figure 8-67. Do not pry on the sealing surfaces as
this can cause leaks.