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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKohler Lawn Mower Engine Recoil Starter Replacement #1416520-S
Kohler Lawn Mower Engine Recoil Starter Replacement #1416520-S
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$84.99Estimated Savings
$112.5001:44
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the recoil starter on Kohler small engines. The main reason for replacing the recoil starter is if the engine won’t start and the starter proves to be at fault.
All of the information in this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler
Tools used: ratchet and socket
All of the information in this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler
Tools used: ratchet and socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the recoil starter first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Release the starter rope and handle from the rope guide.
4
Now remove the nuts securing the recoil starter to the engine and pull the old starter off.
5
Install the new recoil starter by aligning it on the mounting posts.
6
Then thread the nuts on to secure.
7
Hook the rope and handle onto the rope guide then transfer the rope retainer from the old recoil starter rope to the new one.
8
You’re now ready to reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and confirm that the engine runs properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the recoil starter on Kohler small engines. The main reason for replacing the recoil starter is if the engine won’t start and the starter proves to be at fault.
All of the information in this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler
Tools used: ratchet and socket
All of the information in this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler
Tools used: ratchet and socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the recoil starter first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Release the starter rope and handle from the rope guide.
4
Now remove the nuts securing the recoil starter to the engine and pull the old starter off.
5
Install the new recoil starter by aligning it on the mounting posts.
6
Then thread the nuts on to secure.
7
Hook the rope and handle onto the rope guide then transfer the rope retainer from the old recoil starter rope to the new one.
8
You’re now ready to reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and confirm that the engine runs properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Recoil Starter
$84.99
Total$0.00
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