Disassembly - Kohler L600 Service Manual

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
The following is intended as a guide to disassembly. The procedure may have to be varied to
facilitate removal of special equipment or accessory items such as gas fuel system%omponents, etc.
Prior to disassembly, remove drain plugs and allow ample time for complete drainage of fuel,
coolant, and lubricating oil.
It is. good practice to do this outside or at a location away from the work
bench to keep this area in clean condition. If engine is dirty externally, it should be steam cleaned or
thoroughly cleaned in some other manner before being moved to the work bench.
in cleanest .possible condition at all times.
Keep' the work area
FIGURE 9-2 -- REMOVING GENERATOR FRAME - FAN HOUSING CAPSCREWS
GENERATOR REMOVAL
Before detaching generator from the engine, place blocks of wood under the oil pan on marine
models or under the generator frame on other models. The Controller can remain installed on genera-
ior, however, disconnect leads from engine to Controller before detaching generator. Use the following
procedure to remove generator:
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'1.
Remove
2. Remove
four capscrews which hold generator frame to the fan housing on the engine.
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3.
Remove
bracket
generator end cover then lift AC and DC brushes off slip rings and commutator.
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armature thru bolt then install standard puller and remove generator frame and end
LS a unit.
4. To remove armature from tapered portion of engine crankshaft, reinstall thru bolt--turn into
shaft about halfway then block or hold armature to prevent it from falling and tap end of this bolt
sharply with steel hammer--this "bumps" the crankshaft sufficiently to detach armature from the
taper.
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