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Kohler — Disassembling Kohler Models 60660-M and 60661-M Motor and Pump

Repair & overhaul · Motor and pump (60660-M, 60661-M)

From a Kohler service manual covering: 60388-M, 60660-H, 60660-M, 60661-H, 60661-M, 60662-M, 60663-M, K-1409-SA, K-1410-SA, K-1422-SA, K-1482-SA, K-1484-SA…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • Use only fingers, not a screwdriver or other sharp object which may damage components.
  • When installing seal assembly members, do not use a screwdriver or other sharp object which may damage ceramic ring.

Procedure

  1. Remove screws securing pump casing to seal plate. Remove casing.
  2. Hold motor shaft by inserting a screwdriver into slot in motor casing; or remove motor end cover and hold shaft with an open end wrench.
  3. Rotate impeller counterclockwise and remove.
  4. Slide rotating member of seal assembly off impeller shaft.
  5. Remove seal plate O-ring.
  6. Remove seal plate from motor housing.
  7. Remove stationary members of seal assembly by pushing out from behind plate.
  8. Check impeller, O-ring and seal assembly; replace if damaged or worn. Impeller and casing are a matched pair; replace both.
  9. Clean impeller hub and all seal assembly cavity surfaces.
  10. Install seal plate on motor housing.
  11. Install stationary members of seal assembly into face plate. Lubricate O-ring with clean water only.
  12. Seat stationary members firmly using finger pressure only.
  13. Slide rotating member of seal assembly onto impeller shaft. Lubricate with clean water only.
  14. Ensure grooved portions of rotating member are located over raised portions of impeller shaft.
  15. Hand tighten impeller onto motor shaft.

Tools required

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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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