Service and Repairs

Tools and Aids
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FLYWHEEL HOLDING TOOL ROCKER ARM/CRANKSHAFT TOOL
A fl ywheel holding tool can be made out of an old junk
fl ywheel ring gear and used in place of a strap wrench.
1. Using an abrasive cut-off wheel, cut out a six tooth
segment of ring gear as shown.
2. Grind off any burrs or sharp edges.
3. Invert segment and place it between ignition bosses
on crankcase so tool teeth engage fl ywheel ring
gear teeth. Bosses will lock tool and fl ywheel in
position for loosening, tightening, or removing with a
puller.
A spanner wrench to lift rocker arms or turn crankshaft
may be made out of an old junk connecting rod.
1. Find a used connecting rod from a 10 HP or larger
engine. Remove and discard rod cap.
2. Remove studs of a Posi-Lock rod or grind off
aligning steps of a Command rod, so joint surface is
fl at.
3. Find a 1 in. long capscrew with correct thread size to
match threads in connecting rod.
4. Use a fl at washer with correct I.D. to slip on
capscrew and approximately 1 in. O.D. Assemble
capscrew and washer to joint surface of rod.
AIDS
Description Source/Part No.
Camshaft Lubricant (Valspar ZZ613) Kohler 25 357 14-S
Dielectric Grease (GE/Novaguard G661) Kohler 25 357 11-S
Dielectric Grease Loctite
®
51360
Kohler Electric Starter Drive Lubricant (Inertia Drive) Kohler 52 357 01-S
Kohler Electric Starter Drive Lubricant (Solenoid Shift) Kohler 52 357 02-S
RTV Silicone Sealant
Loctite
®
5900
®
Heavy Body in 4 oz. aerosol dispenser.
Only oxime-based, oil resistant RTV sealants, such as those listed, are approved
for use. Permatex
®
the Right Stuff
®
1 Minute Gasket™ or Loctite
®
Nos. 5900
®
or
5910
®
are recommended for best sealing characteristics.
Kohler 25 597 07-S
Loctite
®
5910
®
Loctite
®
Ultra Black 598™
Loctite
®
Ultra Blue 587™
Loctite
®
Ultra Copper 5920™
Permatex
®
the Right Stuff
®
1
Minute Gasket™
Spline Drive Lubricant Kohler 25 357 12-S