Kohler 48RCLB / 60RCLA — Alternator Disassembly
Repair & overhaul
For the Kohler 48RCLB / 60RCLA, from the Kohler service manual.
Applies to: Kohler 48RCLB, Kohler 60RCLA, Kohler KG6208 engine
Before you start
- Servicing the alternator. Hot parts can cause severe injury or death. Avoid touching the alternator field or exciter armature.
- Unbalanced and elevated weight. Improper lifting can cause severe injury or death and equipment damage.
Procedure
- Perform the initial steps in Section 7.2.
- Remove the grounding strap connecting the alternator to the skid.
- Disconnect the 90-pin connector from the ECM and the ground cable from the saddlebox.
- Remove the LED optic board holder (4 screws) to disconnect harness P10 (leads 3B and 5B).
- Disconnect the air intake hose and remove the screws securing the air intake bracket to the saddle box.
- Remove the saddle box.
- Attach a hoist to the stator, remove the two vibromount bolts, raise the alternator end, and place a wood block under the adapter plate.
- Disassemble the end bracket, stator, and rotor per the alternator service manual.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Full service-parts list: Kohler 48RCLB →, Kohler 60RCLA →
Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.