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
- Remove toothed belt from its protective wrapping only when mounting it.
- Fit belt connections to pulley reference marks.
- Insert the belt observing the direction of arrows A (direction of rotation).
- Tighten nut 1 by hand until the belt tightener rests on the crankcase surface.
- Mount camshaft pulley belt first, then crankshaft pulley.
- 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.