Kohler OEM Electric Starter
NEW Style Genuine Kohler Engine Bendix Drive Starter Assembly
OD Housing: 3 ", 5" housing length between caps
Teeth: 9 metal gear
Length: 9 " OVERALL LENGTH
Center To Center Mount: 2 5/8
Used on Kohler Courage SV710-SV740 and SV810-SV840 Engines
New 9 tooth pinion for increased torque, you can identify aftermarket by the end cap bearing not being covered and are 10 tooth.
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Replaces Kohler 3209801S, 3209803S, 3209804S, 3209808S, 3209808S

A new inertia drive starter has been developed with many advantages over the previous design.
Improvements include:
Stronger shaft - shaft diameter was increased from 12.5mm to 17mm
Less susceptible to bending or fracture
9 tooth pinion down from 10
Ratio allows for increased torque
Patent RDD (rubber disc drive) encapsulates the rubber and shields the friction surface from contaminants
Solves the grease/oil contamination slip issue
Higher speed translates to more frequent pinion and ring gear meshing, Cranking speed is 80 rpm
faster than the previous motor
Better roll over engine speed and no hot restart stalling
Stable cranking
No kick outs of pinion due to higher torque Lower current
Pinion cold forged