Service and Repairs

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Reassembly
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CH260/270 Sealant Pattern
CH395 Sealant Pattern
CH440 Sealant Pattern
NOTE: Make sure governor lever is against cup on
governor gear assembly.
NOTE: Some engines have a closure plate gasket;
some engines use RTV to secure closure plate
to crankcase.
1. Check to make sure sealing surfaces of crankcase
and closure plate are clean, dry, and free of nicks/
burrs.
2. Install two dowel pins into crankcase (if removed) as
noted in disassembly.
3. CLOSURE PLATE GASKET: Install new closure
plate gasket (dry) onto dowel pins.
RTV: Refer to Tools and Aids for a listing of
approved sealants. Always use fresh sealant. Using
outdated sealant can result in leakage. Using
sealant pattern, apply a 1.5 mm (1/16 in.) bead of
sealant to sealing surface of closure plate.
4. Install closure plate to crankcase. Carefully seat
ends of camshaft and balance shaft into their mating
bearings. Rotate crankshaft slightly to help engage
governor gear teeth.
5. Install screws securing closure plate to crankcase.
Torque screws in sequence shown to 24 N·m
(212 in. lb.).
Install Gear Reduction Assembly (if equipped)
Refer to Gear Reduction System for disassembly,
inspection, and reassembly procedures.
CH245/CH255 Flywheel/Ignition Components
F
E
A
C
B
D
A
Flywheel Retaining
Nut
B Drive Cup
C Flywheel Fan D Ignition Module
E Flywheel F Flywheel Shield