Kohler LH630, LH640, LH685, LH690, LH750, LH755 — Disassembly/Inspection and Service

Disassembly/Inspection and Service Remove Starter and Adapter Plate 1. Disconnect leads attached to starter solenoid terminals. 2. Remove screws securing starter to adapter plate. 3. Remove screws attaching adapter to crankcase. Note orientation of cutout. Upper screw may also secure a clamp for stator leads. External Engine Components Drain Coolant from Cooling System Coolant Drain Plug Details 1. Loosen radiator cap, then loosen radiator drain plug and allow system to drain. Use a suitable container to catch coolant. 2. If equipped, remove coolant drain plugs on each side of block. Allow any remaining coolant to drain out. Dispose of coolant properly, according to local regulations.

Drain Oil from Crankcase and Remove Oil Filter Remove Flywheel Cover, Radiator Assembly, Mounting Brackets and Attached Components NOTE: Do not allow cooling fi ns of radiator to contact fan blades. 1. Remove screws or nuts and fl at washers (2 on each side) securing lower fl ywheel cover to LH and RH radiator support brackets. Mounting plate for rectifi er-regulator will become detached when LH screws are removed. Do not lose small spacers located within holes of lower cover. Clips are used on some models instead of nuts. 2. If a pulse style fuel pump is used, disconnect fuel line from pump outlet, and disconnect pulse line from fuel pump fi tting. 3.

Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator, and lower radiator hose from inlet of water pump. 4. Remove screws securing two upper radiator supports to air cleaner mounting bracket. 5. Carefully tilt (pull) radiator forward slightly to clear fan and lift complete assembly out of lower mounting bracket. 6. Disconnect connector plug from rectifi er-regulator and remove mounting plate, with rectifi er-regulator attached. Oil Filter Details 1. Remove oil fi ll cap and dipstick, and one or both drain plugs. Allow suffi cient time for oil to drain out. 2. Remove and discard oil fi lter. 66 690 01 Rev.

C KohlerEngines.com 43 C A B A Radiator Assembly B Mounting Bracket C Air Cleaner Assembly A A A Coolant Drain Plug B A A Oil Filter Nipple B Oil Filter