Kohler — Service Procedure

A Kohler service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

1. 4. Install the brush holder tool to keep the brushes in
2. the pockets of the commutator end cap.
3. 5. Align the match marks on the commutator end cap
4. and starter frame. Hold the drive end and commu-
5. tator end caps firmly to the starter frame. Remove
6. the brush holder tool.
7. 6. Install the thru bolts and tighten securely.
8. 7. Lubricate the drive shaft with Kohler electric starter
9. drive lubricant. Install the drive pinion, dust cover
10. spacer, anti-drift spring, stop gear spacer, stop
11. nut, and dust cover. Refer to “Starter Drive Serv-
12. ice” above.
13. 1. Remove clip.
14. 2. Remove cap screws and solenoid. Scribe align-
15. ment marks on caps and frame to aid assembly.
16. 3. Remove thru bolts, drive end cap, commutator
17. end cap, and frame.
18. 4. Remove drive lever.
19. 5. Remove thrust washer and retainer to remove
20. drive pinion from shaft.

Source: manual:Kohler_Command_Series_Serv_Man.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.