17HP Kohler Pull start

[plott hound]

ok guys,i finally got an answer from a kohler dealer.no factory recoil or pull starter was ever made for our old KT engines.looks like were gonna have to build our own or find one that will fit.if the one that mike bar shows was not to expensive i would buy one and try to fit it.or maybe we can find a canabalized unit to take one from?

cheers.

[moose man]

sonds good ill try too get a price from my dealer that was a 18 magnum right

[mike bar]

I stumbled onto the part # for the pull start pully by accident while looking for govenor part #'s. The number for the pully is 47 093 01 Hope this helps

[plott hound]

cool mike,i just ordered that pulley.will try to make it fit.

[mike bar]

Just curious, but who did you order it from, and was there any info. or pictures on it?

[plott hound]

ope engines.part number was in the flywheel section for m-18 engines.no picture but it was listed as a pulley.gotta take a chance since there is very little info on this subject.

[moose man]

hey plott hound let me know when you get the pully cant wait too see if it fits.Im going too look it up on ope website right now and get the numbers so i can order one if its close

[plott hound]

finally received the pulley.it appears to have a 3/8" hole in centre,not sure what size the end of my crankshaft is.also it is not keyed or anything to hold it secure on crank.need to have a look at one on an M-18.heres some pictures anyhow.gotta be a way to install it and not have it spin on shaft.

[moose man]

awsom fish im jellous the pulley looks good if the bolt hole fits im going to get one too even if its for emergencys and i have to boalt it on and mcgyver it

[plott hound]

im going to try and get it on tommorow.should be able to lock it into place with two star lock washers,one ech side of the pulley.will let you know if it fits before you order one mooseman.that trout was a beauty,got into this thread accidently.oh well,im happy to show off my proud nephew.

[plott hound]

the pulley fits very good.just have to shim it out so it dont touch the cooling fan and remove the grass screen.gotta go get a longer bolt and some star lock washers.go ahead and order it mooseman,very easy install.

[plott hound]

there we go boys all installed.shimmed pulley out a bit and installed two anti-vibration washers to lock it in place.

[moose man]

great will order one right now have to ask my budy to do it but will get one asap thanks plott hound

[mike bar]

Glad you got it to fit plott hound. Have you tried pulling it over yet?

[plott hound]

yes sir mike. started it twice manually,works great.thanks for posting the part number for us.