Kohler K91 Service Manual page 60

Disassembly
If starting rope breaks or if starting spring fails, the
following procedure should be followed .
NOT E : Handle rewind spri ngs with extreme cautio n .
1 .
To remove starter from engine , remove four
mounting bolts . Refer to Figure 7-2 .
2 . Hold washer ( Key 7) in position with thumb
while removing retainer ring (Key 6) with a
screwdriver.
3. Remove washer ( Key 7) , spring ( Key 8) ,
washers (Keys 9 and 1 0) then remove friction
shoe assembly (Keys 1 1 , 1 2 , 1 3 , and 1 4) .
4 . Prevent rewind spring from escaping from
cover by carefully lifting rotor about 1 /2 inch
and detach inside spring loop from rotor .
NOTE : I f spring should escape , i t c a n easily be
replaced in cover by coiling in turns .
Starting Rope Replacement
1 . When installing a new rope (Key 1 6) in rotor,
thread through rotor hole, then wind rope onto
rotor,.as explained in " Reassembly . " Replace
h andle and washer , if used , and tie a double
knot in the end of the rope .
Rewind S pring Replacement
1 . Start with the inside loop , remove spri ng care­
fu l ly from cover by pulling out one loop at a
time, holding back the rest of the turns . When
replacing with new spring , note the position of
spring loop .
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Figure 7-2. Fairbanks-Morse Starter Disassembly.
2 . Spring holders furnished with replacement
springs simplify the assembly procedure. Place
spring in proper position as shown , with the
outside loop engaged around the pin . Then
press the spring into cover cavity thus releas­
ing the spring holder. A few drops of SAE 20
or 30 oil should then be applied to spring and
light grease on cover shaft .
Reassem bly
1 . Replace washers ( Keys 9 and 1 0) , friction
shoe assembly, washers (Keys 9 and 1 0) ,
spring (Key 8) , washer (Key 7) , and retaining
ring (Key 6) .
2 . Starter rope i s now completely wound o n rotor
in the direction shown in Figure 7-2 .
3 .
The starter will be damaged if not centered
properly. To insure the proper centering of the
starter , pull out the centering pin ( Key 1 9)
about 1 /8 " . Place the starter on the four
screws , make sure the centering pin engages
the centerhole in the crankshaft and press into
position . Hold the starter with one hand and
place the lock washers and n uts on the screws
and tighten secu rely .
Reinstalling Starter On Engine:
1 . To align the starter, place it on the blower
housing in the desired position , with the cen­
tering pin engaged in the center hole of the
crankshaft . (If the centering pin is too short to
reach the crankshaft, use a pair of pliers and
pull the pin out to the correct length . )