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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKohler Small Engine Ignition Coil Replacement #12 584 04-S
Kohler Small Engine Ignition Coil Replacement #12 584 04-S
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Total Parts Cost
$33.99Estimated Savings
$112.5003:11
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the ignition coil on single cylinder Kohler Command small engines, commonly found on riding lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, and commercial walk-behind mowers. The most common reason for replacing the ignition coil is when the engine won’t start and the ignition coil proves to be at fault.
All of the information in this ignition coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Toro, Exmark
Tools used: socket wrench, multi-screwdriver, nutdriver bit, screwdriver
All of the information in this ignition coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Toro, Exmark
Tools used: socket wrench, multi-screwdriver, nutdriver bit, screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you begin this repair, make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from the spark plug or plugs
2
Then disconnect the cables from the battery; black first, then red.
3
Now loosen the air filter cover knob and pull the cover off.
4
Remove the screws to release the regulator/rectifier.
5
Now remove the retaining bolts securing the blower housing and pull the housing off.
6
Detach the grounding wire from the ignition coil.
7
Remove the mounting bolts securing the coil and pull the old coil out.
8
Install the new ignition coil by positioning it and inserting the mounting bolts.
9
Pull the coil back and tighten the bolts.
10
Now, rotate the flywheel so the magnets align with the coil.
11
Insert a business card and loosen the bolts to align the coil the correct distance from the flywheel.
12
Re-tighten the bolts and remove the business card.
13
Attach the grounding wire.
14
Reposition the blower housing and secure the retaining bolts.
15
Align the regulator/rectifier on the blower housing along with the grounding wire if applicable and secure with the mounting screws.
16
Replace the air filter cover and tighten the cover knob.
17
With the new ignition coil installed, you can now reconnect the battery cables red first, then black.
18
Finally, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug or plugs.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the ignition coil on single cylinder Kohler Command small engines, commonly found on riding lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, and commercial walk-behind mowers. The most common reason for replacing the ignition coil is when the engine won’t start and the ignition coil proves to be at fault.
All of the information in this ignition coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Toro, Exmark
Tools used: socket wrench, multi-screwdriver, nutdriver bit, screwdriver
All of the information in this ignition coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Toro, Exmark
Tools used: socket wrench, multi-screwdriver, nutdriver bit, screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you begin this repair, make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from the spark plug or plugs
2
Then disconnect the cables from the battery; black first, then red.
3
Now loosen the air filter cover knob and pull the cover off.
4
Remove the screws to release the regulator/rectifier.
5
Now remove the retaining bolts securing the blower housing and pull the housing off.
6
Detach the grounding wire from the ignition coil.
7
Remove the mounting bolts securing the coil and pull the old coil out.
8
Install the new ignition coil by positioning it and inserting the mounting bolts.
9
Pull the coil back and tighten the bolts.
10
Now, rotate the flywheel so the magnets align with the coil.
11
Insert a business card and loosen the bolts to align the coil the correct distance from the flywheel.
12
Re-tighten the bolts and remove the business card.
13
Attach the grounding wire.
14
Reposition the blower housing and secure the retaining bolts.
15
Align the regulator/rectifier on the blower housing along with the grounding wire if applicable and secure with the mounting screws.
16
Replace the air filter cover and tighten the cover knob.
17
With the new ignition coil installed, you can now reconnect the battery cables red first, then black.
18
Finally, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug or plugs.
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