Kohler Vertical Crankshaft Engine CV461

Clean external surfaces as necessary

Reinstall other cooling shrouds

Ensure the engine is warm from operation

Remove the oil drain plug and oil fill cap/dipstick

Allow time for complete drainage

Tighten the drain plug to 13.6 N·m (10 ft. lb.) torque

Fill the crankcase with new oil to the 'F' mark on the dipstick

Remove the starter from the engine and remove the dust cover.

Hold the drive pinion in a vice with soft jaws when removing and installing the stop nut.

Remove the stop nut, stop gear spacers, anti-drift spring, dust cover spacer, and drive pinion.

Clean the splines on drive shaft thoroughly with solvent and dry them.

Apply a small amount of Kohler electric starter drive lubricant to the splines.

Apply a small amount of Loctite® No. 271 to the stop nut threads.

Install the drive pinion, dust cover spacer, anti-drift spring, stop gear spacer, and stop nut.

Torque the stop nut to 17.0-19.2 N·m (150-170 in. lb.).

Precleaner Removal and Cleaning

Remove the precleaner from the paper element

Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent

Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all traces of detergent are eliminated

Squeeze out excess water (do not wring)

Allow the precleaner to air dry

Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil

Is the electrolyte level within the recommended range?

Add distilled water if necessary

Ensure the battery is not overfilled

Clean the cables, terminals, and external surfaces of the battery

Wash the cables, terminals, and external surfaces with a baking soda and water solution

Rinse thoroughly with clear water