Flywheel/Ignition Components
G
I
K
M
N
D
F
H
A
B
C
E
J
L
A Flywheel Screw B Debris Screen
C Support Ring D Fan
E Magnet F Stator
G Ignition Module H Stud
I Screw J Woodruff Key
K Manifold L Backing Plate
M Flywheel N Washer
Remove Intake Manifold
1. Remove screws securing intake manifold to cylinder
heads. Note which screws hold wiring clamps.
2. Remove intake manifold and intake manifold gaskets
(aluminum intake manifolds) or O-ring (plastic intake
manifolds).
3. Leave wiring harness attached to manifold.
Remove Debris Screen and Fan
1. On engines with a at plastic screen, small metal
retainers are typically attached on 3 of 7 mounting
posts for positive retention of plastic debris screen.
Use a hook-end tool next to post and pull outward to
separate each of small metal retainers. Then unsnap
screen from mounting posts.
2. Remove screws or studs and washers. Remove
plastic fan from ywheel.
Remove Flywheel
NOTE: Always use a ywheel strap wrench or holding
tool to hold ywheel when loosening or
tightening ywheel screw. Do not use any type
of bar or wedge to hold ywheel. Use of such
tools could cause ywheel to become cracked or
damaged.
NOTE: Always use a ywheel puller to remove ywheel
from crankshaft. Do not strike crankshaft or
ywheel, as these parts could become cracked
or damaged. Striking puller or crankshaft can
cause crank gear to move, affecting crankshaft
endplay.
1. Use a ywheel strap wrench or holding tool to hold
ywheel and loosen screw securing ywheel to
crankshaft.
2. Remove screw and washer.
3. Use a puller to remove ywheel from crankshaft.
4. Remove woodruff key.
Inspection
Inspect ywheel for cracks, and ywheel keyway for
damage. Replace ywheel if it is cracked. Replace
ywheel, crankshaft, and key if ywheel key is sheared
or keyway is damaged.
Inspect ring gear for cracks or damage. Kohler does
not provide ring gears as a serviceable part. Replace
ywheel if ring gear is damaged.
Remove Stator and Backing Plates
1. Remove screws securing backing plates and stator
wire bracket (if equipped). Remove backing plates
and stator wire bracket.
2. Remove screws and stator. Note position/routing of
stator lead.
Disassembly/Inspection and Service
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