Closure Plate Gasket

Remove hood and other covers . Remove wiring harness, starter, elect. module, remove fly wheel cover, remove fly wheel ,remove, closure plate remove cam gears , drain oil, clean & inspect engine block. Replace cam gears assemble governor reassemble & torque cover plate & fly wheel reassemble all other covers , parts ,carb. linkage, battery cables, & safeties . Replace oil start & run , check operation. YOU MUST BE SURE THE ENGINE IS TIMED BEFORE REPLACING CAM GEARS !!

Replaced governor (no instructions ANYWHERE on internet, nor in the repair manual). The only instructions included how to adjust governor).
Removed all residue of old gasket, applied gasket sealer, installed new cover plate gasket.
Reassembled all motor components.
Reset governor, started engine, fine tuned throttle control (very touchy). Successful repair.

Note: new governor gear and pin have to be reassembled together before installing on shaft of cover plate. Pin must be located on underside of butterflies, then gear with pin in place must be pushed onto shaft until the three polymer "tits" lock into groove on shaft. Very simple, but there is no instruction ANYWHERE in maintenance or repair manual from Kohler!

1. Removed the engine.
2. Disassembled the engine.
3. Replaced the seals.
4. Reassembled the engine.
5. Reinstalled the engine.

pulled closure plate,
be sure to look at the cams, levers and valve stems before reassembly,
read the entire instructions in the manual before starting...
and check those cam gears for proper alignment
don't over torque closure plate.

I removed all of the parts on my tractor to allow me to remove the closure plate on top of the engine. Removed the closure plate and found the broken ACR spring. Turned the engine by hand until the timing marks on the camshafts and crankshaft were lined up. Removed the exhaust camshaft, removed the broken ACR spring and replaced it with the new spring. Before I put the closure plate back on the top of the engine, I turned the engine by hand to ensure that the ACR was working, the exhaust valve was opening slightly on the top dead center stroke. At this point, I finished putting my garden tractor back together. Starts and runs great after the repair.

I disassembled to motor and installed the above mentioned parts. While reassembling I also set the valves.That particular problem was easily solved but unfortunately seems a waste of time on this particular engine.

1. Took the cover off.
2. Removed the flywheel and the stator.
3. Removed the closure cover and installed the new closure cover with a gasket.
4. Put the new stator, the flywheel and the wiring on.
5. Tightened everything down.
6. Put in a new fuse and started the engine.