Briggs & Stratton 86262GS Familiarization & Troubleshooting Manual page 101

Portable Generator Familiarization & Troubleshooting Guide
Section 4 • Generator Assemblies
Using the "Rotor Removal Kit," proceed as follows:
• Remove the rotor bolt and its washer (Figure 4.18).
Figure 4.18 — Remove Rotor Bolt
If the internal diameter of the rotor shaft is not threaded,
select a tap from the kit as follows:
If the rotor bolt diameter is1/4 inch:
• Use the 3/8"-24 tap (Figure 4.19, Item 4) to cut internal
threads at the bearing end of the rotor shaft.
If the rotor shaft is 5/16 inch:
• Use the7/16"-20 tap (Figure 4.19, Item 3) to cut threads
at the end of the rotor shaft.
Figure 4.19 — Kit 41079 Components
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