Kohler CV11-16 Service Manual page 57

Disassembly
CAUTION: Spring Under Tension!
Do not remove the center screw from the starter until
the spring tension is released. Removing the center
screw before releasing spring tension, or improper
starter disassembly, can cause the sudden and
potentially dangerous release of the spring. Follow
these instructions carefully to ensure personal safety
and proper starter disassembly. Make sure adequate
eye and face protection is worn by all persons in the
area.
1. Release spring tension and remove the handle
and starter rope. (Refer to ''Rope Replacement,''
steps 2 through 5 on page 7.2.)
2. Remove the center screw, washer, and pawl
retainer. See Figure 7-5.
Center Screw and
Washer
Figure 7-5. Center Screw, Washer and Pawl Retainer.
3. Remove the brake spring and brake washer. See
Figure 7-6.
Brake Spring and
Brake Washer
Pawl
Spring
Figure 7-6. Brake Spring and Washer, Pawls, and
Pawl Springs.
Pawl Retainer
Pawls
4. Carefully note the positions of the pawls and pawl
springs before removing them.
Remove the pawls and pawl springs from the
starter pulley.
5. Rotate the pulley clockwise 2 full turns. This will
ensure the spring is disengaged from the starter
housing.
6. Hold the pulley into the starter housing. Invert the
pulley/housing so the pulley is away from your
face, and away from others in the area.
7. Rotate the pulley slightly from side to side and
carefully separate the pulley from the housing.
See Figure 7-7.
If the pulley and the housing do not separate
easily, the spring could be engaged in the starter
housing, or there is still tension on the spring.
Return the pulley to the housing and repeat step 5
before separating the pulley and housing.
Housing
Figure 7-7. Removing Pulley from Housing.
8. Note the position of the spring and keeper
assembly in the pulley. See Figure 7-8.
Remove the spring and keeper assembly from the
pulley as a package.
CAUTION: Spring Under Tension!
Do not remove the spring from the keeper. Severe
personal injury could result from the sudden uncoiling
of the spring.
Section 7
Retractable Starter
Pulley
7.3
7