Kohler Command PRO CS Service Manual page 54

Section 7
Retractable Starter
Figure 7-7. Drive Plate and Pawl Details.
7. Rehook the slack in rope into notch of pulley and
rotate the pulley counterclockwise (viewed from
pawl side) to re-tension the spring
(approximately 4 full turns on CS4 and CS6;
approximately 5 full turns on CS8.5-12).
Recoil Spring, Pulley, and/or Housing
Replacement
Disassembly
Figure 7-8. Retractable Starter Pawl Assembly
Details.
WARNING: Spring Under Tension!
Do not remove the center screw from starter until the
spring tension is released. Removing the center screw before
releasing spring tension, or improper starter disassembly,
can cause the sudden and potentially dangerous release of
the spring. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure
personal safety and proper starter disassembly. Make sure
adequate face protection is worn by all persons in the area.
7.4
Clip
Drive Plate
1. Release spring tension and remove the handle
and starter rope. (Refer to ''Rope Replacement''.)
2. Unscrew the center screw and lift off the drive
plate. The screw will be captured within plate by
the clip on backside.
3. Carefully note the positions of the pawls and
pawl springs (CS8.5-12 only) before removing
them. Remove the parts from the starter pulley.
4. Rotate the pulley clockwise (1/2 to 1 full turn) this
will ensure the spring is disengaged from the
starter housing.
5. Carefully lift the pulley out of the recoil housing,
while reaching through the spokes of the pulley
to keep the spring from coming out of the pulley.
6. Wearing adequate eye/face protection, carefully
remove the spring from the pulley cavity.
7. Clean all parts including the starter spring cavity
in pulley and recoil housing of all old grease and
dirt. Inspect all parts for wear or damage and
replace as required.
Figure 7-9. Disassembled Retractable Starter.
Reassembly
1. Generously lubricate the recoil spring with a
commercially available bearing grease.
2. Engage the outer spring hook into the pulley
''slit'' opening, then carefully wind the spring
counterclockwise into the drum of the pulley
from larger to smaller diameter.