Kohler Courage SV710-740 Service Manual page 81

4. Holding the spring retainer in the retracted
position, assemble the inner halves of the removal
tool around the armature shaft with the retaining
ring in the inner groove (see Figure 7-31). Slide
the collar over the inner halves to hold them in
position.
5. Thread the center screw into the removal tool
until you feel resistance. Use a wrench (1-1/8" or
adjustable) to hold the base of the removal tool.
Use another wrench or socket (1/2" or 13 mm) to
turn the center screw clockwise (see Figure 7-32).
The resistance against the center screw will tell
you when the retaining ring has popped out of
the groove in the armature shaft.
6. Remove the drive components from the armature
shaft, paying attention to the sequence. If the
splines are dirty, clean them with solvent.
7. The splines should have a light film of lubricant.
See Figure 7-33. Lubricate as necessary with
Kohler starter drive lubricant (Kohler Part No.
52 357 01-S). Reinstall or replace the drive
components, assembling them in the reverse
order they were removed.
1. Position the retaining ring in the groove in one of
the inner halves. Assemble the other half over the
top and slide on the outer collar.
2. Be certain the drive components are installed in
correct sequence onto the armature shaft.
3. Slip the tool over the end of the armature shaft, so
the retaining ring inside is resting on the end of
the shaft. Hold the tool with one hand, exerting
slight pressure toward the starter. Tap the top
of the tool with a hammer until you feel the
retaining ring snap into the groove. Disassemble
and remove the tool.
4. Squeeze the retaining ring with a pliers to
compress it into the groove.
5. Assemble the inner halves with the larger cavity
around the spring retainer (see Figure 7-34). Slide
the collar over them and thread the center screw
in until resistance is felt.