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Kohler — Service Procedure

A Kohler service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • NOTE: Measure the piston diameter and resize
  • NOTE: Do not use a feeler gauge to measure pis-

Procedure

  1. 6. Engines with ACR can be started with spark plugs
  2. that are worn or fouled. Engines without ACR
  3. probably could not be started with those same
  4. spark plugs.
  5. CAMSHAFT
  6. Inspection And Service
  7. inspect the gear teeth of the camshaft. If the teeth are
  8. badly wom, chipped, or some are missing, replace-
  9. ment of the camshaft will be necessary.
  10. 1. Lower hone into bore and after centering, adjust
  11. so that the stones are in contact with the cylinder
  12. wall. Use of a commercial cutting-cooling agent
  13. is recommended.
  14. 2. With the lower edge of each stone positioned
  15. even with the lowest edge of the bore, start drill
  16. and honing process. Move the hone up and down
  17. while resizing to prevent the formation of cutting
  18. ridges. Check the size frequently.
  19. NOTE: Measure the piston diameter and resize
  20. the bore to the piston to obtain the speci-

Tools required

  • 2. Use an inside micrometer, telescoping gauge, or
  • gauge, or bore gauge to take measurements. The
  • NOTE: Do not use a feeler gauge to measure pis-

Source: manual:Kohler_Command_Series_Serv_Man.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.