Kohler KD62V12 — Power take-off (PTO) and battery charging alternator removal and installation
Repair & overhaul · PTO / battery charging alternator / V-belt
For the Kohler KD62V12, from the Kohler service manual.
Applies to: Kohler KD62V12, Kohler KD62V12 engine
Before you start
- Lethal or heavy injury due to electrical shocks
- Replace all sealings
Procedure
- Remove battery charging alternator cover.
- Use 1/2 inch toggle in tensioning device; pivot back against spring force to limit stop.
- Use a guiding rod to lock the tensioning device; remove V-belt; remove guiding rod.
- Remove screws and battery charging alternator; remove sleeve.
- Remove screws and auxiliary PTO; remove O-rings.
- Remove screws, washer and nut; remove tensioning device.
- Remove plate with pin and distance sleeve.
- Remove screw and roller; remove screws with washers; remove screw and distance sleeve; remove plate.
- Installation: grease O-rings, insert in auxiliary PTO and mount with screws.
- Insert sleeve into bracket; position battery charging alternator and screw.
- Install roller, plate, tensioning device and holders; tighten to torque.
- Mount V-belt, remove guiding rod, tension V-belt and check tension.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Belt tension: 165 Hz (Min 149 Hz - Max 182 Hz)
- Belt tensioner screw 441AB: 40 Nm
- Belt tensioner screw 441AC: 40 Nm
- Belt tensioner screw 441AD: 50 Nm
Full service-parts list: Kohler KD62V12 →
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.