Kohler COMMAND PRO CS10, Service Manual

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9.5
Section 9
Disassembly
9
Remove Carburetor
WARNING:
Gasoline may be present in the carburetor and
fuel system. Gasoline is extremely flammable, and
its vapors can explode if ignited. Keep sparks, open
flames and other sources of ignition away from the
engine.
1. Remove the air cleaner base gasket from the two
mounting studs.
2. Pull the carburetor outward and off the mounting
studs.
3. Remove the outer gasket, spacer block, and
inner gasket from the studs.
Figure 9-16. Removing Carburetor, Gaskets, and
Spacer.
*If you want to remove the carburetor without
disturbing the governor lever mounting, proceed as
follows.
1. Gently hold the governor lever in the ‘‘Full
Throttle’’ (left/clockwise) position.
2. Pull the carburetor outward and off the mounting
studs. Tilt the carburetor and disconnect the
throttle link and dampening spring from the
throttle lever. See Figure 9-17.
Figure 9-17. Removing Carburetor Without
Governor Lever Removal.
Remove Retractable Starter
1. Remove the hex. flange screws securing the
retractable starter to the blower housing. See
Figure 9-18.
Figure 9-18. Removing Starter Mounting Screws.