Kohler Courage XT-6 - Page 71

10.5
Section 10
Reassembly
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1. Install the INTAKE and the EXHAUST valves
into their respective positions in the cylinder
head. See Figure 10-15.
Figure 10-16. Installing Valve Assembly.
2. Install the intake valve seal onto the intake valve.
Next, slide the valve springs onto both valves
and lock them in place with the valve spring
keepers. See Figure 10-16.
Intake
Seal
Spring
Keeper
Figure 10-15. Installing Valves.
Install Cylinder Head Assembly
Prior to assembly, lubricate all the components with
engine oil, including the tips of the valve stems and
valve guides.
Install Valve Assembly
3. Match the two sides of the head together and
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10-18.
1. Examine the sealing surfaces of the cylinder head
and crankcase for nicks or burrs.
2. Using the two cylinder head dowels as a guide,
install a new head gasket. See Figure 10-17.
Dowels
Gasket
Install Cylinder Head
NOTE: Do not reuse cylinder head screws or gasket.
Always replace with new parts.
Figure 10-18. Torquing the Screws.
4. Follow the torque sequence in Figure 10-18 and
torque the head screws to 27.8 N·m (246 in. lb.).
1
2
3
4
Figure 10-17. Installing Cylinder Dowels.