Kohler CV11-16, Service Manual

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11.18
Section 11
Reassembly
2. Apply a 1/16" bead of RTV sealant to the cylinder
head as shown in Figure 11-55.
NOTE: To ensure proper adhesion of the sealant
to both sealing surfaces, perform Step 3
immediately (5 minutes maximum) after
application of RTV sealant.
Figure 11-56. Installing Valve Cover (Cast
Aluminum Cover Shown).
4. Torque the screws in the sequence shown in
Figure 11-57, as follows:
Into new as-cast hole– 10.7 N·m (95 in. lb.) .
Into used hole– 7.3 N·m (65 in. lb.) .
Figure 11-57. Valve Cover Torque Sequence.
Install Extended Oil Fill Tube
1. Make sure the two O-Rings on the oil fi ll tube and
the O-Ring in the oil fi ll cap are in place.
2. Install the oil fi ll tube into the hole in the
crankcase. See Figure 11-58.
2
4
1
3
5
Figure 11-58. Installing Oil Fill Tube.
3. Secure the oil fi ll tube to the crankcase with the
hex. fl ange screw.
Install Rectifi er-Regulator (If So Equipped)
1. Install the rectifi er-regulator including the ground
lead (if used), and secure it with the two mounting
screws. See Figure 11-59.
2. Be sure the B+ (red) lead is installed in the
connector, and plug the connector into the
rectifi er-regulator.
Hex. Flange Screw
Oil Fill Tube
Valve
Cover Screws
Muffl er
Bracket
Cylinder
Baffl e
Figure 11-55. Valve Cover Sealant Pattern.
3. Install the valve cover, any attached mounting
brackets (muffl er, fuel tank, lifting) along with any
spacers (stamped steel cover) originally used.
Secure with the fi ve hex. fl ange screws.