Kohler MAGNUM M18

SECTION 9
DISASSEMBLY
Figure 9-32. Splitting The Crankcase.
NOTE: Insert the screwdriver only in the splitting
notches. Do not pry on the gasket surfaces of
crankcase as this can cause leaks.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT AND TAPPETS
1, Remove the camshaft and camshatt bore plug
from the #1 crankcase side. Refer to Figure 9-33.
Figure 9-33. Removing The Camshatt
and Camshaft Bore Plug.
2. With a marking pen or paint, mark the tappets ac-
carding to crankcase side and as either intake or
exhaust. Remove tappets from both crankcase
sides. Refer to Figure 9-34.
9.10
Rear Bearing
Crankshatt With
Connecting Rods
Figure 9-34. Removing Tappets, Crankshaft,
Front Oil Seal, and Bearings.
NOTE: The intake valve tappet is Closest to the fly-
wheel side of crankcase. The exhaust valve
tappet is closest to the PTO side of
crankcase.
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT, FRONT OIL
SEAL, AND BEARINGS
1. Remove the crankshaft with connecting rods,
bearings, and front oil seal from the #1 crankcase
side. Refer to Figure 9-34.
2. Remove the front oil seal from the flywheel end of
crankshaft. Remove bearings and thrust washer
from crankshaft.