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Kohler — Camshaft timing - belt reassembly

Repair & overhaul · Timing belt

From a Kohler service manual covering: KD 702, KDW 1003, KDW 1404, KDW 702, KDW 702 - 1003 - 1404. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler KDW 1003, Kohler KDW 1404, Kohler KDW 702, Kohler KDW 702 / KDW 1003 / KDW 1404 engine, Kohler KDW702 engine, Kohler KDW1003 engine, Kohler KDW1404 engine

Parts for this job

Part numbers from the service-parts list for Kohler KDW 1003. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.

Procedure

  1. Remove toothed belt from its protective wrapping only when mounting it.
  2. Fit belt connections to pulley reference marks.
  3. Insert the belt observing the direction of arrows A (direction of rotation).
  4. Tighten nut 1 by hand until the belt tightener rests on the crankcase surface.
  5. Mount camshaft pulley belt first, then crankshaft pulley.
  6. Do not mount driven belts.

Full service-parts list: Kohler KDW 1003 →

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.

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