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Disassembly/Inspection and Service
KohlerEngines.com
66 690 14 Rev. A
Flywheel/Stator Components
D
B
E
G
F
C
A
A
Wire Clip
B
Crankshaft Position
Sensor
C
Crankshaft Position
Sensor Bracket
D
Stator
E
Flywheel
F
Washer
G
Flywheel Screw
Remove Crankshaft Position Sensor
NOTE: Do not remove sensor from bracket unless
sensor is being replaced.
1. Disconnect electrical connector from crankshaft
position sensor.
2. Remove screws securing crankshaft position sensor
bracket to crankcase posts.
Remove Flywheel
NOTE: Always use a
fl
ywheel strap wrench or holding
tool to hold
fl
ywheel when loosening or
tightening
fl
ywheel screw. Do not use any type
of bar or wedge to hold
fl
ywheel. Use of such
tools could cause
fl
ywheel to become cracked or
damaged.
NOTE: Always use a
fl
ywheel puller to remove
fl
ywheel
from crankshaft. Do not strike crankshaft or
fl
ywheel, as these parts could become cracked
or damaged.
1. Use
a
fl
ywheel strap wrench or holding tool to hold
fl
ywheel and loosen screw securing
fl
ywheel to
crankshaft.
2. Remove screw and washer.
3. Use a puller to remove
fl
ywheel from crankshaft.
4. Remove
woodru
ff
key from crankshaft keyway.
Inspection
Inspect
fl
ywheel for cracks, and
fl
ywheel keyway for
damage. Replace
fl
ywheel if cracked. Replace
fl
ywheel,
crankshaft, and key if
fl
ywheel key is sheared or keyway
is damaged.
Inspect ring gear for cracks or damage. Kohler does
not provide ring gears as a serviceable part. Replace
fl
ywheel if ring gear is damaged.
Check charging system magnets to be sure they are not
loose or cracked.
Remove Stator Assembly
1. Remove wire clip securing stator lead to crankcase.
2. Remove mounting screws, and pull stator, with
plug-in connector attached, from engine.
3. Remove purple B+ lead from center of recti
fi
er-
regulator connector.