Kohler MAGNUM M18

SECTION 9
DISASSEMBLY
REMOVE MUFFLERS
AND EXHAUST ELBOWS
1. Remove the mufflers and exhaust pipes. Refer to
Figure 9-1.
2. Remove the hex. socket screws, exhaust elbows,
and gaskets. Refer to Figure 9-2.
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Exhaust `.
Figure 9-2. Removing Exhaust Elbows.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER
NOTE: The instructions given here are for the basic
spec engine with the square style air cleaner.
If the engine is equipped with an optional
style air cleaner, refer to the "Air Cleaner" Sec-
tion for removal procedures.
1. Remove the wing nuts and air cleaner cover. Re-
fer to Figure 9-3.
Air Cleaner Wing
Cover P
Figure 9-3. Removing Air Cleaner Cover.
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2. Remove the element cover seals, element cover,
and paper element (with precleaner, if so
equipped). Refer to Figure 9-4.
Element
Cover Seals N
Element
Cover
Figure 9-4. Removing Air Cleaner Element.
3. Remove the breather hose, self-tapping screw, air
Cleaner base, air intake tube, and gasket. Refer
to Figure 9-5.
Air Cleaner
Base
Breather
Hose
i
Sett-Tapping
Screw
Figure 9-5. Removing Air Cleaner Base.
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
AND CARBURETOR
A WARNING: Explosive Fuel!
Gasoline may be present in the intake manifold, car-
buretor, and fuel system. Gasoline is extremely
flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited.
Keep cigarettes, sparks, open flames, and other
sources of ignition away from the engine. Wipe up
spilled fuel immediately.