Kohler — End Bracket Removal
Repair & overhaul
From a Kohler service manual covering: CSG-649, Cummins 4B, Cummins 6B, Ford CSG-649, Ford LSG-423, Ford LSG-875, LSG-423, lsg-875. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Ford CSG-649, Cummins/Onan LSG-423, Cummins/Onan lsg-875
Before you start
- Do not try to remove the end bracket by pounding with a hammer; you may loosen the exciter field magnets.
- FR ACTIVATOR DAMAGE! Do not bend C and E terminals on FR Activator.
Procedure
- Remove LED board and cover. Disconnect leads from exciter field assembly.
- Remove screws holding actuator cup and photo transistor board.
- Reach in and remove leads C and E from FR Activator to allow slack.
- Remove 4 bolts holding end bracket to stator.
- Remove end bracket by using a puller; do not pound with a hammer.
- Pull the end bracket and exciter field assembly over the exciter armature, taking care not to damage magnets or photo transistor board.
Tools required
- Puller Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Full service-parts list: Ford CSG-649 →, Cummins/Onan lsg-875 →
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.