Kohler ECV940 / ECV980 — Reinstall DLA Clevis Shaft (overextended or disconnected)
Repair & overhaul · Digital Linear Actuator (DLA)
For the Kohler ECV940 / ECV980, from the Kohler service manual.
Applies to: Kohler ECV940, Kohler ECV980
Before you start
- Continuing to rotate clevis shaft after it has made contact with keyway will damage keyway or actuator.
- DLA is not a solenoid. Do not exert force to center clevis shaft.
Procedure
- Disconnect linkage and remove DLA from bracket.
- Remove clevis shaft completely out of DLA.
- Reinstall rubber boot onto DLA if required.
- Place clevis shaft into actuator; rotate clockwise 3 full turns with slight pressure until keyway contacts key.
- Confirm key and keyway alignment; by hand press clevis shaft into actuator with reasonable pressure; do not force.
- Reinstall DLA into bracket, torque screws to 7.3 N·m (65 in. lb.), and connect linkage.
- Loosen DLA bracket screws slightly; slide bracket back until throttle plate is fully open.
- Measure distance from face of DLA bracket to top of E-Gov bracket edge; adjust until same distance (within 0.5 mm/0.020 in.); torque bracket screws to 10.2 N·m (90 in. lb.).
Specs & values
- DLA to bracket screw torque 7.3 N·m (65 in. lb.)
- DLA bracket screw torque 10.2 N·m (90 in. lb.)
- Bracket edge distance tolerance 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)
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.