Kohler CH18-CH26 Service Manual page 192

Section 9
Disassembly
Figure 9-60. Removing Plastic Type Grass Screen.
2. Remove the four hex flange screws and fan. See
Figure 9-61.
Figure 9-61. Removing Fan.
Remove Flywheel
1. Use a flywheel strap wrench or holding tool (see
Section 2) to hold the flywheel and loosen the hex
flange screw securing the flywheel to the
crankshaft. See Figure 9-62.
NOTE: Always use a flywheel strap wrench or
holding tool to hold the flywheel when
loosening or tightening the flywheel
screw. Do not use any type of bar or
wedge to hold the flywheel. Use of such
tools could cause the flywheel to become
cracked or damaged.
9.16
Figure 9-62. Removing Flywheel Fastener Using
Strap Wrench.
2. Remove the hex flange screw and washer.
3. Use a puller to remove the flywheel from the
crankshaft. See Figure 9-63.
NOTE: Always use a flywheel puller to remove
the flywheel from the crankshaft. Do
not strike the crankshaft or flywheel, as
these parts could become cracked or
damaged. Striking the puller or
crankshaft can cause the crank gear to
move, affecting the crankshaft end play.
Figure 9-63. Removing Flywheel with a Puller.
4. Remove the woodruff key from the crankshaft.
Remove Stator and Backing Plates
1. Remove the four hex flange screws securing the
backing plates and stator wire bracket (if
equipped). See Figure 9-64. Remove the backing
plates and stator wire bracket.