Kohler COMMAND CH18-745 - Manual (Page 162)

9.9
Section 9
Disassembly
9
Figure 9-34. Removing Fasteners Holding Baffle
and Breather Cover.
2. Remove both inner baffles. See Figure 9-35.
Figure 9-35. Removing Inner Baffles.
3. Remove the two remaining screws holding the
breather cover to the crankcase. See Figure 9-35.
4. Pry under the protruding edge of the breather
cover with a screwdriver to break the RTV or
gasket seal. See Figure 9-36. Do not pry on the
sealing surfaces as it could cause damage
resulting in leaks. Most engines use a formed
gasket rather than RTV sealant.
Figure 9-32. Removing Metal Grass Screen.
7. Remove the lower blower housing screw and
washer securing the rectifier-regulator ground
lead or grounding strap.
8. Remove the remaining hex. flange screws and
detach the blower housing. See Figure 9-33.
9. Disconnect the plug from the key switch in the
blower housing if engine is so equipped.
Figure 9-33. Removing Blower Housing.
Remove Inner Baffles and Breather Cover
The inner (valley) baffles are attached at one corner
using the same fasteners as the breather cover. See
Figure 9-34.
1. Remove the two hex. flange screws securing the
inner baffles.