Kohler MAGNUM M18

SECTION 11
REASSEMBLY
INSTALL STATOR
1. Install the stator and self-tapping screws. Refer
to Figure 11-35.
Wiring Harness
M Hex Nuts And
Lock Washers
Figure 11-35. Installing Stator and Electric Starter.
INSTALL ELECTRIC STARTER
1. Install the starter, wiring hamess clamp, split lock
washers, and hex. nuts. Refer to Figure 11-35.
2, Install the wiring hamess in clamp so that the end
of lead which connects to solenoid is approxi-
mately 4- 1/2" to 5" from the clamp. Bend clamp
securely around wiring hamess.
INSTALL FAN, FLYWHEEL,
AND GRASS SCREEN
A WARNING: Damaging Crankshaft and
Flywheel Could Cause Personal Injury! Using im-
proper procedures to install the flywheel can crack
or damage the crankshaft and/or flywheel. This not
only causes extensive engine damage, but also is a
Serious threat to the safety of person nearby, since
broken fragments could be thrown from the engine.
Always observe and use the following precautions
and procedures when installing the flywheel.
NOTE: A.Before installing the flywheel, make sure the
crankshaft taper and flywheel hub are clean,
dry, and completely free of lubricants. The
presence of lubricants can cause the flywheel
to be over stressed and damaged when the
cap screw is torqued to specification.
B. Make sure the flywheel key is installed only
in the flat area of keyway, not in the rounded
area. The flywheel can become cracked or
damaged if the key is installed in the rounded
area of keyway.
C. Always use a flywheel strap wrench to hold
flywheel when tightening the flywheel fastener.
Do not use any type of bar or wedge between
the cooling fins or flywheel ring gear, as these
parts could become cracked or damaged.
. Install the spacers, fan, and hex. flange screws.
Refer to Figure 11-36.
Flywheel
Hex Flange
Screws (4)
Figure 11-36. installing Fan To Flywheel.
2. Place the flywheel on crankshaft and Install plain
washer, split lock washer, and hex, cap screw (lu-
bricate threads with oil). Refer to Figure 11-37.
Figure 11-37. Installing Flywheel Fastener.
3. Hold the flywheel with the strap wrench and torque
the hex. cap screw to 40 ft. Ib.
4. Install the grass screen to fan.
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