Kohler CH5 / CH6 — Starter Drive Service
Maintenance · Electric starter drive
For the Kohler CH5 / CH6, from the Kohler service manual.
Applies to: Kohler CH6
Before you start
- Do not overtighten vice.
Procedure
- Remove starter from engine.
- Remove dust cover.
- Hold drive pinion in vice with soft jaws when removing/installing stop nut.
- Remove stop nut, stop gear spacer, anti-drift spring, dust cover spacer, and drive pinion.
- Clean splines on drive shaft thoroughly with solvent. Dry.
- Apply small amount of Kohler electric starter drive lubricant (Part No. 52 357 01) to splines.
- Apply small amount of Loctite No. 271 to stop nut threads.
- Install drive pinion, dust cover spacer, anti-drift spring, stop gear spacer, and stop nut. Torque stop nut to 17.0—19.2 Nm (150—170 in. lb.).
- Install dust cover.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Stop nut torque: 17.0—19.2 Nm (150—170 in. lb.)
- Lubricant: Kohler Part No. 52 357 01
Full service-parts list: Kohler CH6 →
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.