Kohler Ford LSG-423 — Starter Drive and Starter Test
Testing & diagnosis · Starting System
For the Kohler Ford LSG-423, from the Kohler service manual.
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Before you start
- The starter should not be operated continuously for periods longer than one minute at a time
Procedure
- Flood the warm engine by pumping the accelerator eight to ten times
- Turn the ignition key to start and hold it in the start position; the engine should fire immediately but should not start and run
- The starter should continue to crank the engine; this indicates a normal acceptable starter drive
- If the engine stops turning and the starter spins at high speed, the drive is not operating properly and should be replaced
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.