Kohler CH18-CH26 Service Manual page 128

Section 7
Retractable Starter
8. Note the position of the spring and keeper
assembly in the pulley. See Figure 7-7.
Remove the spring and keeper assembly from the
pulley as a package.
WARNING: Spring Under Tension!
Do not remove the spring from the keeper. Severe personal
injury could result from the sudden uncoiling of the spring.
Outer Spring Hook
Figure 7-7. Position of Spring and Keeper in Pulley.
Inspection and Service
1. Carefully inspect the rope, pawls, housing, center
screw, and other components for wear or
damage.
2. Replace all worn or damaged components. Use
only genuine Kohler replacement parts as
specified in the Parts Manual. All components
shown in Figure 7-1 are available as service
parts. Do not use nonstandard parts.
3. Do not attempt to rewind a spring that has come
out of the keeper. Order and install a new spring
and keeper assembly.
4. Clean all old grease and dirt from the starter
components. Generously lubricate the spring and
center shaft with any commercially available
bearing grease.
7.4
Reassembly
1. Make sure the spring is well lubricated with
grease. Place the spring and keeper assembly
inside the pulley (with spring towards pulley).
See Figure 7-7.
2. Install the pulley assembly into the starter
housing. See Figure 7-8. Make sure the pulley is
fully seated against the starter housing. Do not
wind the pulley and recoil spring at this time.
Rope Hole
in Pulley
Housing
Spring &
Keeper
Figure 7-8. Installing Pulley and Spring into
Housing.
3. Install the pawl springs and pawls into the
starter pulley. See Figure 7-9.
Figure 7-9. Installing Pawls and Pawl Springs.
Pulley & Spring
Pawl
Pawl Spring