Kohler Comand Pro CH1000, Service Manual

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Section 7
Electrical System and Components
7
Troubleshooting Guide – Starting Diffi culties
Delco-Remy Starters
Figure 7-23. Completed Delco-Remy Starter.
Starter Disassembly
1. Remove the hex nut and disconnect the positive
(+) brush lead/bracket from the solenoid terminal.
2. Remove the three Torx head screws securing the
solenoid to the starter. See Figure 7-24.
Torx Head Screws
Figure 7-24. Removing Solenoid Screws.
3. Unhook the plunger pin from the drive lever.
Remove the gasket from the recess in the
housing. See Figures 7-25 and 7-26.
NOTE: Test procedure for checking starter solenoid
is on pages 7.27 and 7.28.
Problem Possible Fault Correction
Starter
Does Not
Energize
Battery
1. Check the speci fi c gravity of the ba tt ery. If low, recharge or replace
ba tt ery as necessary.
Wiring
1. Clean corroded connections and tighten loose connections.
2. Replace wires in poor condition and with frayed or broken
insulation.
Starter Switch
or Solenoid
1. By-pass the switch or solenoid with a jumper wire. If starter
cranks normally, replace the faulty components. Remove and
perform individual solenoid test procedure. See pages 7.27 and
7.28.
Starter
Energizes
but Turns
Slowly
Battery
1. Check the speci fi c gravity of the ba tt ery. If low, recharge or replace
ba tt ery as necessary.
Brushes
1. Check for excessively dirty or worn brushes and commutator.
Clean using a coarse cloth (not emery cloth).
2. Replace brushes if excessively or unevenly worn.
Transmission
or
Engine
1. Make sure the clutch or transmission is disengaged or placed
in neutral. This is especially important on equipment with
hydrostatic drive. The transmission must be exactly in neutral to
prevent resistance which could keep the engine from starting.
2. Check for seized engine components such as the bearings,
connecting rod, and piston.