Kohler XT775 [38/56] Disassembly inspection and service

Disassembly/Inspection and Service

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Cylinder Head Components

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.