Kohler COMMAND PRO CS10, Service Manual

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Section 8
Electrical System and Components
8
Solenoid Shift Electric Starter
The following subsection covers the solenoid shift electric starter. Much of the information in the proceeding
subsection relates to this type starter also, so it is not repeated here. A Nippendenso solenoid shift starter is used.
Operation (Solenoid Shift Starter)
When power is applied to the starter, the electric solenoid moves the drive pinion out onto the drive shaft and into
mesh with the flywheel ring gear. When the pinion reaches the end of the drive shaft, it rotates the flywheel and
cranks the engine.
When the engine starts and the start switch is released the starter solenoid is deactivated, the drive lever moves
back, and the pinion moves out of mesh with the ring gear into the retracted position.
Starter
Assembly
Nut
Drive
End Cap
Drive
Lever
Dust
Cover
Solenoid
Nut
Drive
Pinion
Armature
Stop Collar
Retainer
Thrust
Washer
Thru Bolt
Commutator
End Cap
Insulator
Bush
Spring
Brush
Holder
Brushes
Wire
Frame
Figure 8-46. Nippendenso Solenoid Shift Starter.