Kohler Command PRO CH440 Service Manual

7.2
Section 7
Retractable Starter
2. Pull the starter handle out until the pawls engage
the drive cup. Hold the handle in this position
and torque the screws to 5.4 N·m (48 in. lb.).
Rope Replacement
The rope can be replaced without complete starter
disassembly.
1. Remove the starter from the engine blower
housing.
2. Pull the rope out approximately 12 in. and tie
a temporary (slip) knot in it to keep it from
retracting into the starter. See Figure 7-3.
Figure 7-3. Removing Starter Handle.
3. Pull the knot end out of the handle, untie the
knot, and slide the handle off .
4. Hold the pulley fi rmly and untie the slip knot.
Allow the pulley to rotate slowly as the spring
tension is released.
5. When all spring tension on the starter pulley is
released, remove the rope from the pulley.
6. Tie a double le -hand knot in one end of the new
rope. See Figure 7-4.
Knot
Knot
Figure 7-4. Left-hand Knot.
7. Rotate the pulley counterclockwise to pre-tension
the spring (approximately 4 full turns of pulley).
8. Rotate the pulley until the rope hole in the pulley
is aligned with the rope guide bushing of the
starter housing.
NOTE: Do not allow the pulley/spring to
unwind. Enlist the aid of a helper if
necessary.
9. Feed the unkno ed end of the rope through the
rope hole in the starter pulley and rope guide
bushing of the housing. See Figure 7-5.
Figure 7-5. Installing Rope.
10. Tie a slip knot approximately 12 in. from the free
end of the rope. Hold the pulley fi rmly and allow
it to rotate slowly until the slip knot reaches the
guide bushing of the housing.
Left-Hand
Knot

Kohler Command PRO CH440 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	Command PRO CH440
Category	Engine
Language	English