Kohler Command PRO CS, Service Manual

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Section 8
Electrical System and Components
Starter Disassembly
1. Remove flange nut and disconnect the braided
wire from lower main solenoid terminal.
2. Remove the two hex flange nuts securing the
solenoid, and carefully separate the solenoid
from the starter assembly (the front end of
solenoid must be lifted slightly to permit
disengagement from drive lever in starter). See
Figure 8-58.
Figure 8-58. Starter with Solenoid Removed.
3. Remove the two thru bolts.
4. Remove the commutator end cap from the starter
frame and the rubber insulating grommet.
5. Carefully remove the insulator and brush springs
from the brush holder.
6. Lift the four brushes out of their corresponding
slots and remove the brush holder.
7. Remove the frame from around the armature and
drive end cap. See Figure 8-59.
Figure 8-59. Disassembled Starter.
8. Pull outward on the pivot portion of the drive
lever, and remove the drive lever and armature
from the drive end cap. See Figure 8-60.
NOTE: When removing the lever and armature,
be careful not to lose the thrust washer.
Figure 8-60. Removing Drive Lever and Armature.
9. The stop collar is held in place by being snapped
over the retainer from the bottom-up. The
retainer is positioned in a groove in the armature
shaft. To access the retainer, the stop collar must
be pushed
back or down towards the drive
pinion. See Figure 8-61.
Figure 8-61. Starter Drive and Stop Components.
10. With the stop collar dislodged, the retainer can be
removed from the armature shaft. Do not reuse
the retainer.
11. Remove the drive pinion assembly from the
armature for servicing/replacement.
12. Clean all parts and the splines on the armature as
necessary.