Kohler — REMOVE MUFFLER

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

Procedure

1. Remove the hex flange nuts from exhaust studs
and hex flange screws from muffler bracket. See
Figures 9-2 and 9-3.
2. Remove the muffler and gasket from exhaust out-
let flange.
2. Remove the wing nut, washer, element cover,
element and precleaner. See figure 9-5.
3. Remove the hex flange nuts from the intake studs,
and the air cleaner base and gasket from the
studs. See Figure 9-6.
4. Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the
breather hose from the rocker arm cover. Remove
the air cleaner base from the studs and discon-
nect choke linkage from the carburetor choke le-
ver. See Figure 9-7.

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.