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Kohler — Rotor Loosening

For these Kohler models: 4CFKM/4CFKMR, 5CKM/SCKMR, ACKM/4CKMR.

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Procedure

  1. Loosen thrubolt 2-3 turns leaving an 1/8 in. (3 mm) gap between bolt and rotor using a 3/4 in. socket wrench.
  2. Use a strap wrench on rotor windings and socket wrench on thrubolt (or place wrench on thrubolt and strike wrench with lead hammer using a medium force blow) to loosen the bolt.

Tools required

  • 3/4 in. socket wrench
  • strap wrench
  • lead hammer

Specs & torque values

  • 1/8 in. (3 mm) gap specification

Source: manual:4 and 5 CKM, CFKM, CKMR, CFKMR.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.