Kohler XT775 [46/56] Reassembly

Reassembly

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Install Oil Pan

Torque Sequence

XT-7, XTR-7, XT775, XT8

XT-6, XTR-6, XT6.5, XT6.75, XT650, XT675

Install Piston and Connecting Rod

NOTE: Proper orientation of piston and connecting rod

inside engine is extremely important. Improper

orientation can cause extensive wear or

damage.

1. Stagger piston rings in grooves until end gaps are

60° or more apart. Lubricate cylinder bore,

crankshaft journal, connecting rod journal, piston,

and rings with engine oil.

2. Compress piston rings using a piston ring

compressor.

3. Position triangle on top of piston toward push rod

chamber.

4. Carefully guide connecting rod, with piston attached,

into bore.

5. Use handle of a soft, rubber-grip hammer to tap

piston into bore.

6. Rotate crankshaft to mate with connecting rod. Align

rod cap and connecting rod to match marks. Torque

screws to 12.5 N·m (110 in. lb.).

Install Tappets

Install intake and exhaust tappets into their respective

positions, as previously marked.

Install Camshaft

1. Lubricate camshaft and cam gear surfaces with light

grease or oil.

2. Install camshaft and align timing marks.

Install Governor Gear Assembly

NOTE: When installing governor, at of governor shaft

(located on outside of crankcase) should be

turned so at is parallel to crankcase gasket

surface. Paddle of governor shaft (located inside

crankcase) should be pointing away from

crankcase gasket surface.

1. Install governor gear and retainer, and torque screw

to 9.5 N·m (84 in. lb.).

2. Install governor cross shaft and secure it with hitch

pin.