Brush Replacement; Removing Brush Carrier Assembly; Commutator Service; Starter Reassembly - Kohler Courage SV470-600 Service Manual

Brush Replacement

1. Remove the hex. flange nut and insulating washer
from the positive (+) brush lead stud.
2. Remove the thru bolts and captured hex. nuts.
3. Remove the commutator end cap, then pull the
brush carrier assembly out of the frame. See
Figure 7-17.
Figure 7-17. Removing Brush Carrier Assembly.

Commutator Service

Clean the commutator with a coarse, lint free cloth. Do
not use emery cloth.
If the commutator is badly worn or grooved, turn it
down on a lathe or replace the armature.

Starter Reassembly

1. Place the wave washer, followed by the thrust
washer onto the drive shaft of the armature. See
Figure 7-18.
Figure 7-18. Washers Installed on Armature.
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2. Insert the armature into the starter frame. The
magnets will hold it in place. See Figure 7-19.
Figure 7-19. Armature Installed in Starter Frame.
3. Align the holes with the spaces between the
magnets and install the drive end cap onto the
front of the frame.
4. If the brush assembly is not being replaced,
position the springs and brushes within their
pockets in the carrier; move them to the retracted
position, and install carton staples to retain them.
See Figure 7-20. Replacement brushes come
pre-assembled in the carrier housing, retained
with two carton staples.
Figure 7-20. Brush Carrier Assembly with Staples.
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