Kohler — REMOVE OIL FILTER ADAPTER

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

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Procedure

1. 1. Remove the hex. socket head screws, oil filter
2. adapter, and gasket. Refer to Figure 9-30.
3. 2. Put tape or govemor spring around the tappet
4. stems in the #2 crankcase side. This prevents the
5. tappets from falling into the #1 side when the
6. crankcase is split.
7. 3. Remove the hex. nuts, plain washers, and hex.
8. flange screws securing the crankcase halves
9. together.
10. 4. Lay the crankcase down s0 the #2 side is up.
11. Locate the splitting notches in the seam of the
12. crankcase. Pry the halves apart using the blade
13. of a large screwdriver. Refer to Figure 9-32.

Source: manual:Magnum_M18_and_M20_Service_Manual.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.