Kohler — Procedure 9

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

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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-
21. fied running clearances. Keep in mind the
22. temperatures Caused by honing may
23. cause inaccurate measurements. Make
24. sure the bore is cool when measuring.
25. 3. When the bore is within 0.064 mm (0.0025 in) of

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.