CH260-CH440 Service Manual - Kohler Engines

Disassembly/Inspection and ServiceCH260/CH270 Flywheel/Ignition ComponentsABCEAFlywheel RetainingNutB Drive CupC Flywheel Fan D Ignition ModuleE Flywheel F StatorG Flywheel ShieldCH395/CH440 Flywheel/Ignition ComponentsABCDEFGFDGRemove Ignition ModuleRemove screws securing ignition module to crankcase.Remove module.Remove FlywheelNOTE: Whenever possible, an impact wrench should beused to loosen flywheel retaining nut. A flywheelstrap wrench may be used to hold flywheel whenloosening or tightening flywheel retaining nut.NOTE: Always use a puller to remove flywheel fromcrankshaft. Do not strike flywheel or crankshaftas these parts could become cracked ordamaged.1. Remove flywheel retaining nut.2. Remove drive cup and fan from flywheel.3. Remove screw and shield (CH260 and CH270 only)on right side of flywheel (required for use of puller innext step).4. Remove flywheel from crankshaft using a suitablepuller.5. Remove flywheel key from crankshaft keyway.InspectionInspect flywheel for cracks and flywheel keyway fordamage. Replace flywheel if it is cracked. Replaceflywheel, crankshaft, and key if flywheel key is shearedor keyway is damaged.Remove Stator (if equipped)1. Remove screw securing stator wire bracket andremove bracket.2. Remove screws securing stator to crankcase.AFlywheel RetainingNutB Drive CupC Flywheel Fan D Ignition ModuleE Flywheel F StatorG Flywheel Shield50KohlerEngines.com17 690 01 Rev. E