Kohler Courage XT-7 Service Manual

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Disassembly/Inspection and Service
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Cylinder Head Components
A
B
D
E
G
H
I
J
M
O
N
P
K
L
F
C
A Valve Cover B Gasket C Jam Nut D Rocker Arm Pivot
E Rocker Arms F Rocker Arm Stud G Push Rod H Push Rod Guide
Plate
I Valve Keeper J Valve Spring K Intake Valve Seal L Spark Plug
M Bafe N Cylinder Head O Valve P Dowel Pin
Remove Valve Cover
Valve Cover with Gasket
1. Remove screws from valve cover.
2. Remove cover and gasket.
Valve Cover with RTV Sealant
NOTE:
Valve cover is sealed to cylinder head using RTV
silicone sealant. When removing valve cover, use
care not to damage gasket surfaces of cover and
cylinder head. To break RTV seal, hold a block of
wood against 1 at face of valve cover. Strike wood
rmly with a mallet. If seal doesn't break loose after
1 or 2 attempts, repeat procedure on other side.
1. Remove screws securing valve cover.
2. Using a brass wire brush and gasket remover or
similar solvent, clean old RTV from surface of
cylinder head and valve cover.
Remove Jam Nuts and Rocker Arm Pivots
Use a socket and wrench to remove jam nuts and rocker
arm pivots from rocker studs.
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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