Kohler Courage XT-7 Service Manual

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Disassembly/Inspection and Service
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Remove Retractable Starter
Remove screws securing retractable starter assembly to
engine.
Remove Blower Housing
Lift off blower housing and retain stud spacers.
Remove Mufer Assembly
1. Remove nuts securing mufer guard to cylinder
head.
2. Slide mufer off studs.
3. Remove heat deector gasket from exhaust studs,
noting orientation.
Remove Air Cleaner Assembly
1. Loosen knob or unhook latch and remove air cleaner
cover.
2. Remove paper element and foam precleaner (if
equipped).
3. Remove nuts and screw securing air cleaner base to
cylinder head and crankcase.
4. Detach breather hose from crankcase.
5. Remove air cleaner base and detach primer hose
from carburetor (primer bulb equipped models only).
6. Remove air cleaner base gasket from carburetor,
noting orientation.
Carburetor Components
Remove Carburetor with Primer or Carburetor with
Choke (if equipped)
D
E
B
A
C
A Carburetor Stud(s) B
Gasket and Spacer
Kit
C
Gasket and Heat
Shield Kit
D Linkage
E Carburetor
NOTE: Ensure fuel tank is empty by running engine until
it stops, and is completely out of fuel.
1. Squeeze hose clamp and slide it and fuel line off
carburetor.
2. Slide carburetor to end of intake studs.
3. Turn throttle lever clockwise until it stops. Gently
push rod and spring linkages up to disconnect them
from throttle lever.
4. Rotate carburetor until choke linkage can be
disconnected from carburetor. If equipped.
5. Slide off carburetor heat shield, spacer, and gasket,
noting sequence.

Kohler Courage XT-7 Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-cycle, OHV, single cylinder
Starting System	Recoil
Horsepower	7 hp
Cooling System	Air-cooled
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Lubrication System	Splash
Governor Type	Mechanical
Displacement	173 cc (10.6 cu. in.)
Power	7 HP
Fuel Capacity	1.6 L (0.42 US gal)
Oil Capacity	0.6 L
Ignition System	Electronic
Bore	70 mm