Kohler CH940 Service Manual page 64

Section 7
Electrical System and Components
9. Install the flat thrust washer onto the
commutator end of the armature shaft. See
Figure 7-38.
Thrust
Washer
Figure 7-38. Installing Thrust Washer.
10. Starter reassembly when replacing the Brushes/
Brush Holder Assembly:
a. Hold the starter assembly vertically on the
end housing, and carefully position the
assembled brush holder assembly, with the
supplied protective tube, against the end of
the commutator/armature. The mounting
screw holes in the metal clips must be up/
out. Slide the brush holder assembly down
into place around the commutator, and
install the positive (+) brush lead grommet in
the cutout of the frame. See Figure 7-39. The
protective tube may be saved and used for
future servicing.
Figure 7-39. Installing Brush Holder Assembly with
Supplied Tube.
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Starter reassembly when not replacing the Brushes/
Brush Holder Assembly:
a. Carefully unhook the retaining caps from
over each of the brush assemblies. Do not lose
the springs. See Figure 7-40.
Figure 7-40. Removing Retaining Clips.
b. Position each of the brushes back in their
slots so they are flush with the I.D. of the
brush holder assembly. Insert the Brush
Installation Tool (with extension), or use the
tube described above from a prior brush
installation, through the brush holder
assembly, so the holes in the metal mounting
clips are up/out.
c. Install the brush springs and snap on the four
retainer caps. See Figure 7-41.
Figure 7-41. Brush Installation Tool with Extension.