Retractable Starters - Kohler RH255 Service Manual

Starter System

RETRACTABLE STARTERS

Uncoiling Spring can cause severe injury.
Wear safety goggles or face protection when
servicing retractable starter.
Explosive Fuel can cause fi res and severe
burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
Retractable Starter Components
B
A Starter Handle & Rope
Remove Blower Housing/Retractable Starter
Assembly
1. Remove air cleaner cover and element. Remove spit
cup cover from base (if equipped). Remove nuts and
disconnect breather tube from base. If engine has
evap base, disconnect evap hose from base.
Remove base.
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WARNING
WARNING
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Retractable starters contain a powerful, recoil spring that is
under tension. Always wear safety goggles when servicing
retractable starters and carefully follow instructions in
Retractable Starter for relieving spring tension.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away
from sparks or fl ames. Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes
in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Never use
gasoline as a cleaning agent.
A
B Double, Left-Hand Knot
2. Remove screws securing fuel tank to crankcase.
Remove evap line from fuel tank (if equipped).
Rotate/position tank below fuel inlet of carburetor.
3. Slide clamp off carburetor inlet fi tting and remove
fuel line from inlet fi tting. Remove clamp from fuel
line. Remove fuel line from two clamps at top of
housing.
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