Kohler COMMAND CH18, Service Manual

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8.30
Section 8
Electrical System and Components
Starter Disassembly
1. Disconnect the lead wire from the solenoid.
2. Remove the hex nuts securing the solenoid, and
remove the solenoid from the starter assembly.
3. Remove the two thru bolts.
4. Remove the commutator end cap.
5. Remove the insulator and the brush springs from
the brush spring holder.
6. Remove the armature from the frame.
7. Remove the drive lever and the armature from
the drive end cap.
NOTE: When removing the lever and the
armature be careful not to lose the thrust
washer.
8. The stop collar consists of two similar pieces held
in place by being snapped over a retainer. The
retainer is held in place by a groove in the
armature shaft. To remove the stop collar the two
pieces must be pried off the retainer.
9. When the stop collars are removed the retainer
can be removed from the armature shaft. Do not
reuse the retainer.
Brush Replacement
The brushes in the starter are part of the starter
frame. Brush kit, Kohler Part No.
52 221 01-S , contains
four replacement brushes and springs. If replacement
is necessary, all four brushes should be replaced.
1. Remove the brushes from the brush holder, and
remove the brush holder from the frame.
2. Cut the brush lead wire at the edge of the post
with a pair of nippers.
3. File off any burrs on the post.
4. The replacement brushes have a solid portion on
them which should be crimped on the post.
5. Solder the crimped portion to the post.
6. Replace the brush holder in the frame and place
the brushes in the brush holder. Reinstall the
springs.
Starter Service
Every 500 hours of operation (or annually, whichever
comes first), solenoid shift starters must be
disassembled, cleaned and relubricated. Apply starter
lubricant (see Section 2) to the lever and shaft. Failure
to do so could result in an accumulation of dirt or
debris that might prevent the engine from starting
and could cause damage to the starter or the flywheel.
Service may be necessary more frequently under
dusty or dirty conditions.
Starter Reassembly
1. Insert the rear stop collar on the armature shaft.
2. Place the retainer in the groove on the armature
shaft.
NOTE: Always use a new retainer. Tighten the
retainer in the groove to secure.
3. Fit the front stop collar over the shaft and bring
the front and the rear stop collars together over
the retainer. Using two pairs of pliers apply even
force to the two collars until they snap over the
retainer and nest into one another.
4. Reassemble the remaining components of the
starter in reverse order from disassembly.
Delco-Remy Starters
Figure 8-44. 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 screws securing the solenoid to
the starter. See Figure 8-45.