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Disassembly/Inspection and Service
KohlerEngines.com 14 690 01 Rev. G
Cylinder Head Components
A
B
D
E
G
H
I
J
M
O
N
P
K
L
F
C
A Valve Cover B Gasket C Jam Nut D Rocker Arm Pivot
E Rocker Arms F Rocker Arm Stud G Push Rod H Push Rod Guide
Plate
I Valve Keeper J Valve Spring K Intake Valve Seal L Spark Plug
M Bafe N Cylinder Head O Valve P Dowel Pin
Remove Valve Cover
Valve Cover with Gasket
1. Remove screws from valve cover.
2. Remove cover and gasket.
Valve Cover with RTV Sealant
NOTE:
Valve cover is sealed to cylinder head using RTV
silicone sealant. When removing valve cover, use
care not to damage gasket surfaces of cover and
cylinder head. To break RTV seal, hold a block of
wood against 1 at face of valve cover. Strike wood
rmly with a mallet. If seal doesn't break loose after
1 or 2 attempts, repeat procedure on other side.
1. Remove screws securing valve cover.
2. Using a brass wire brush and gasket remover or
similar solvent, clean old RTV from surface of
cylinder head and valve cover.
Remove Jam Nuts and Rocker Arm Pivots
Use a socket and wrench to remove jam nuts and rocker
arm pivots from rocker studs.
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