Kohler KD 441 — Cylinder head - disassembly
Repair & overhaul
For the Kohler KD 441, from the Kohler service manual.
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Before you start
- Do not demount when hot or the part could be deformed.
- Always replace the seal.
Procedure
- Before disassembling the cylinder head, remove rocker arms C and the pushrods.
- Loosen the inlet and outlet unions of the injection pump.
- Loosen the fastening screw between the diesel fuel filter and the solenoid valve.
- Remove the fuel supply circuit complete with solenoid valve, filter and fuel pump.
- Loosen the four nuts and remove the cylinder head.
Specs & values
- If the cylinder head surface is distorted, level it by removing up to 0.2 mm thickness.
Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.