Kohler Command PRO CS Service Manual page 52

Section 7
Retractable Starter
2. Pull the starter handle out until the pawls engage
the drive cup. Hold the handle in this position
and torque the screws to 5.5 N·m (48 in. lb.). See
Figure 7-3.
Figure 7-3. Engage Pawls and Tighten Mounting
Screws.
Rope Replacement
The rope can be replaced without complete starter
disassembly.
1. Remove the starter from the engine blower
housing.
2. Pull the rope out approximately 12" and tie a
temporary (slip) knot in it to keep it from
retracting into the starter. See Figure 7-4.
Figure 7-4. Removing Starter Handle.
3. Pull the knot end out of the handle, untie the
knot, and slide the handle off.
4. Hold the pulley firmly and untie the slip knot.
Allow the pulley to rotate slowly as the spring
tension is released.
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5. When all spring tension on the starter pulley is
released, remove the rope from the pulley.
6. Tie a single knot in one end of the new rope.
7. Rotate the pulley counterclockwise to pre-tension
the spring (approximately 4 full turns of pulley
on CS4 and CS6; approximately 5 full turns of
pulley on CS8.5-12).
8. Rotate the pulley until the rope hole in pulley is
aligned with the rope guide bushing of the starter
housing.
NOTE: Do not allow the pulley/spring to
unwind. Enlist the aid of a helper if
necessary.
9. Feed the unknotted end of the rope through the
rope hole in the starter pulley and rope guide
bushing of the housing. See Figure 7-5.
Figure 7-5. Installing Rope.
10. Tie a slip knot approximately 12" from the free
end of rope. Hold the pulley firmly and allow it
to rotate slowly until the slip knot reaches the
guide bushing of the housing.
11. Slip the handle onto the rope. Tie a single knot at
the end of the rope.
12. Untie the slip knot and pull on the handle until
the rope is fully extended. Slowly retract the rope
into the starter. If the spring is properly
tensioned, the rope will retract fully and the
handle will stop against the starter housing.