Disassembly/Inspection and Service
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Inspection
Inspect fl ywheel for cracks and fl ywheel keyway for
damage. Replace fl ywheel if it is cracked. Replace
fl ywheel and crankshaft if keyway is damaged. Replace
fl ywheel key if sheared or damaged.
Inspect ring gear for cracks or damage. Kohler does not
provide ring gear as a serviceable part. Replace fl ywheel
if ring gear is damaged.
Remove Stator and Rectifi er-Regulator
B
A
C
D
A Ground Lead B Ground Lead Screw
C Screw D Rectifi er-Regulator
1. Disconnect plug from rectifi er-regulator. Only
disconnect B+ (center) lead if replacing stator or
wiring harness. If it must be removed from plug, use
a small fl at tool to bend locking tang. Then remove
lead.
2. Note location of ground lead. Remove ground lead
screw and ground lead.
3. Remove mounting screws securing rectifi er-regulator
assembly.
4. Remove screws securing stator to crankcase.
If stator is not being replaced, keep stator leads in
their position in backing shroud.
If replacing stator, note stator wire routing, cut wire
ties, then carefully separate stator wires from
backing shroud.
Remove Fuses
Disconnect fuses from holders on barrel baffl e.
Remove Barrel Baffl es
NOTE: Do not remove ignition coils from baffl es unless
coils are being replaced.
1. Disconnect wiring harness lead from each ignition
coil.
2. Remove screws securing barrel baffl e to backing
shroud; 2 on each side.
3. Remove 2 screws securing baffl e to cylinder head
and crankcase.
4. Carefully squeeze clip and remove ignition coil from
baffl e.
Remove Backing Shroud and Wiring Harness
C
A
D
B
E
C
F
A Backing Shroud B Wiring Harness
C
Wire Harness
Clamp
D
Engine (oil)
Temperature Sensor
Connector
E
Backing Shroud
Screws
F
Ground Wire
Screws
NOTE: Pay attention to how wires are routed prior to
removal.
1. Disconnect engine (oil) temperature sensor
connector from top of engine.
2. Remove screw securing ground wires and remove
screw securing wire harness clamp to crankcase.
3. Remove screws securing backing shroud to
crankcase. Remove backing shroud and wiring
harness as a complete assembly.
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