Repair Broken Kohler Flywheel Magnets to Fix Charging System

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[@tigercub19hp]

Good job Taryl I've been working on mowers for 40 yrs I think we're a dying breed Most young guys if they didn't have Google they be lost. If they had use microfich cards. Game over.

[@Purosanluispotosi]

I have this problem a mont ago a replace that battery and today again but I haven’t done anything I wonder if is my voltaje regulator or my alternator start or on my Ezmark whit 22 hp kholer engine

[@patrick9761]

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[@fredgeorge4548]

huge help! replaced my stator and the magnets came out with it. Put it all together not knowing why it still wasn't charging the battery. I came across your video and tore it back down and glued them in. thankfully they were not broke. very entertaining too! keep doing what your doing.

[@michaelha7]

My Kohler was weak on power for over a year. I found your videos and felt that WE could fix it lol. My magnets were pulverized , I found a used fly wheel, stator, and coils and thanks to you...I was mowing with power in about two hours. Just wanted to say thank you... getting 47 AC from OUR repair!.... and about 13.5 at battery

[@TOM-yk7bq]

Kohler charges $180 to replace this poorly designed flywheel which until now, I've had to purchase every other year. This fix works! Thank you.

[@mattheweburns]

I love the fact that you are a mechanical genius. That is something that I not only didn't know existed, but had no clue how to approach. I owe you'n's a beer for this one for real. Thanks for the videos, cheers!!

[@855885kep]

Taryl Brother, that magnet schtick worked perfect!!!! I removed my flywheel via your trick and all 6 magnets were stuck to the stator. Drying now with JB quick. I fixed the mower, she can mow the lawn!

[@MrTruckerf]

I just stumbled onto this guy and he is extremely knowledgeable as well as hilarious. And I know humor, because I used to write jokes for Conan O'brian. Never did get around to sending them to him, though!

[@davidellis7695]

I love the classic Taryl from back in the day.

[@kitsmith2666]

I found out it was a lot of dirt and balled up grass from the cooling cover down under the flywheel and across a few stators. Kohler courage 24 v twin. I did get an increase to the AC volts to 18.5 ish after and now runs on full throttle. Now the engine surges at low RPMs Taryl your prybar worked smoothly removing the flywheel ! Thanks.

[@DM-hs9gs]

this is this most informative video that I've seen

[@brianbailey7121]

You guys rock!!!!! After having charging issues for years, I found this video and it answered all my questions and fixed the charging issue!! Thanks for making the videos.

[@marysullivan5216]

First, thanks for your information about the magnets coming loose from the flywheel. My mower with a Kohler engine was not charging. Just a comment about the spacing when installing the magnets. The circumference of a circle is 6 times the radius. When I reattached my magnets I measured the diameter of the circle where the magnets attach. That would be the diameter of the circle. I then divided the diameter by 2 which gave me the radius. Then using a compass set to the radius I divided the circumference into 6 equal sections. When I reattached the magnets I used the marks I made with the compass as a guide so I got even spacing on the magnets. Just another approach. Use it if you'd like. Thanks again.

[@proppilot9537]

Fantastic video. Bought a Husqvarna tractor and noticed no output from the alternator/no charging. Ohmmeter showed the stator was good and I stumbled onto this video. Absolutely could not pull the flywheel with a puller and Taryl's pry bar and hammer worked like a charm. Popped the flywheel and sure enough, the magnets were off the flywheel. Replaced per the video and back in service !

[@TarylFixesAll]

+Tony Varga Great to hear Tony! And there's your dinner!

[@Georgiagreen317]

Another very useful video. Maybe one of your best. Even if I think I know how to fix something I come to Taryl first. It never fails that something new to me is found in every video. Thanks again guy. You should be a Tech school instructor.

[@daveb9370]

Taryl and crew - thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I am an industrial electrician/maint tech and I share what I learned over 30+ years with anyone who is interested. Knowledge is essential and it needs to be shared, not hoarded. I dig your mechanical and comedy vids boy. Keep up the great work boy. And I hope to see Vic and his boss (oops, forgot his name) alot more. How about Jr doing some videos - shop stuff, drums, whatever he builds. You guys ROCK. Thank you boy.

[@jeffreystroman2811]

Typical, I just went through this very repair on my garden tractor, shims, JB weld and all, and then I watch how to do what I just did. Thanks for the video guys, along with many others I surely appreciate your efforts. One note, all my magnets were found intact and attached to the stator, realizing their orientation may be critical I marked their location as found. I found myself wondering how I'd properly orient the magnets if I didn't find them as I did. Thanks to y'all now I know, and there's my dinner.

[@PappyNet01]

Yeah, I experience the same scenario: I look for good DIY help videos and I can't find "the one"; usually I have to create a playlist and save about 20 videos until I understand the solution then after I move forward to do my best then when I return to KZbin searching for another DIY Assistance video then occasionally in the "KZbin Recommend List is the best video"!

[@garyharman3177]

Really appreciate your video. I like how you take the time to explain everything. You are a top rate mechanic. Enjoy the humor too!

[@vermin1970]

Thanks for this video sir! My mower stopped charging two years ago. I just mowed the lawn then put it on a charger afterwards. Somehow, my battery has survived all this. Since I was tearing it down for it's annual spring maintenance, I decided to yank the flywheel and have a look. Sure enough, all my magnets were sticking to the stator, I imagine it won't charge well like that. :-) I will be cleaning it up and gluing them back on, thanks for the tips. I wouldn't have thought to look for this.

[@shawnstory9712]

I fix my own equipment.....and I learn a lot from this man.... Thank you for the lessons Teryl...you the man.

[@soundthatpleasesme]

I recently discovered Taryl while having continuing headaches with my Craftsman lawn tractor with a Kohler Command twin. He really knows his stuff and makes it easy to understand and shows you how to do it. But he talks funny. Is that a Boston accent? Thanks, man!

[@chuckake3973]

You taught me alot. Did my fly wheel yesterday. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@vuulox]

This is the best video, I have located on the Internet. Located and/or seen anywhere. I thank, You Tube and Taryl for finally putting togather a winner! Please, keep making videos! Thanks a Trillion!!!

[@thestigmach1984]

great videos. mine had the same issue with the magnets. I was pulling my hair because I replaced the stator and the regulator and the battery and still no charge. I just assumed the magnets. belonged on the stator. and if not for information your videos are very entertaining. nice to see someone who really enjoys their job and making videos instead of the usual droning voice.

[@iwanaGoFast2010]

Kohler courage with the same problem here. Thanks for all the tips. Especially the flywheel trick. You’re the best.

[@timothysands5537]

I love this guy's personality. Great video and very engaging! Thank you for the detailed explanations and techniques.

[@timothysands5537]

This worked on my Kohler engine on a Dixie chopper i repaired just as shown here.

[@roberthillis9071]

I took my flywheel off and two of the magnets were broke in half. I glued the magnets back in place with JB weld and 24hrs of curing time, I put it all back together and the system is charging just fine. So, there is hope without having to buy a new flywheel, I just pushed the two pieces together with the JB Weld and a clamp, and it works fine.

[@helicopterjohns]

Hi Robert, Thanks for your input. I have one broken magnet. Good to know that I can glue both halves back on the flywheel in the proper sequence and get it to work. John

[@helicopterjohns]

@WHATS YOURSOC Update: I glued the broken magnets back on the flywheel with JB Weld and now the charging system works perfect. Thanks to Robert Hills for sharing his knowledge. John

[@charlesbranham875]

Broken magnet.... About to put it together... Now that I know that it works... Thank you for the extra info. Appreciate it.

[@charlesbranham875]

It works great. 43 volts AC. Thank you.

[@russwoodward8251]

I think I knew how to do this but you guys cracked me up so bad, I had to review and I learned something to. Thanks!

[@blazeandcyrus]

Fun watching these old videos. Thanks for keeping them all up, this was a great help to my grassrat butt.

[@robeftyearian8760]

TARYL you rule dude I don't think there's nothing you can't fix on a lawnmower tganks dude for the videos

[@codyswilley]

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[@bushmaster2936]

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[@davidpruitt6836]

Hey brother, I really like your videos, they're very informative and helpful, I really appreciate all and Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@gryjffrs]

Didn't know about the magnet arrangement so I was looking for an answer as to why my mower wouldn't start after replacing the flywheel. I got a likely answer in this video regarding the north and south poles of the magnets and their arrangement. I just stuck them in with no regard for the polarity plus I didn't epoxy them in place. Back to the drawing board for me. Thanks for the info!

[@susanrose7641]

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[@ALPHAECHO88]

Thanks, man!!! Best video I’ve found. Saved me $75 in repairs. I bought a sticker to show my support and appreciation.

[@thebrokeway9838]

great video Sir..Can i replace th single magnet flywheel that's on the outside

[@tbirdsteve1]

My fave Taryl video, and coincidently the first one I saw.

[@paulg444]

He is like a fountain of wisdom and good humor !!

[@biggy7213]

Saved another person tonight. Thanks for these videos!

[@Trrygoins]

Tried this method with a broken magnet, so far we are good to go! Gotta love these krolers! Thanks for good basic helps!

[@helicopterjohns]

Thanks Tyral, I also had a broken magnet. I just spaced the magnets as shown i.e alternating North South poles and glued them with JB Quick to the inner face of the flywheel with the 1/8 inch recess from the top inner face of the flywheel. The one that was cracked I just placed the two pieces together where it was cracked and glued them to the flywheel. Got good A/C readings from the Stator and also good D/C readings from the center tap on the voltage regulator. John

[@evewilliams5017]

Love it guys..great stuff..ive got a 25 hp kohler ive got 43 ac volts at the new voltage regulator..and I installed a new stator but no charging voltage at the battery... Any ideas? Also checked all the wires and didnt see any that were cut or broken

[@boomdawg56]

Thanks for a great video. Just popped the flywheel off my engine and the magnets were stuck to the stator exactly as shown in your video. I used up all my JB Weld fixing the wife's dentures, so I have to run to the store and get some more before I glue the magnets back on.

[@Guns_N_Gears]

Good video, thanks. for setting coil gap, I use index cards. They work great for that.

[@DavidSmith-mk7qo]

Fixed my neighbors mower using your advice. Works like a champ.

[@billn5059]

Awesome! Exactly what was wrong with mine. Only thing I did different was I used 1/4" square stock for spacers and worked perfect. Thanks for the video!

[@organicvids]

Metal spacers can weaken mag field.

[@jamesray9009]

this one commercial break has been 8 minutes lol I hope this buys this man a drink at least

[@danieljensen2427]

Taryl I found magnets for $34.50 a set on ebay. Mine was broken along with the starter gear, after some bone head tried to weld the gear. (also $34.50 ca-ching) Thanks for the video good job

[@georgezimmerman6615]

My magnets are broken and missing pieces. Could you please help me find the ones you used?

[@donens9310]

Re-posting question. Done that myself on a Briggs. Question on stator removal on CH980 twin. Got everything removed but when it came to lifting off stator, it will not budge. Seems to be stuck on the mating surface. I've removed a similar stator but had to completely destroy it to remove. Corrosion on the inner ring surface. Any suggestions? Have you had any similar experience?

[@ryanslaback9418]

How perfect do the magnets have to be to work when you glue them back? 4 of mine have chips in the corners of various sizes.

[@grandandes294]

Hey Taryl. Came across your video about magnets. I’ve got a Kohler Command 20 on a Ranger 8. Magnets came off the flywheel and stayed on the old stator. I replaced the regulator, battery cables, etc. Im going to give this method if you’re a try but I wondered if a couple or few magnets with a bit of a broken corner on each one would affect it too much? Thanks, G

[@daleealy5869]

best video I seen in a very long time

[@mattdilliplane5588]

Hey Taryl, I got the same motor im working on. Come on a Dixon 5601 zero turn. I got the wires comin from the black box there that the yellow and brown go to the coils. Well i have a red that turns into 2, one going to the carb and the other just hanging out in there unhooked. Then I have a purple wire thats cut and I assume its going to the middle prong of the piece coning from the stator. (3 prong, white on the 2 outside prongs) Could ya help me out? Cant find a wiring diagram that shows em

[@Dishtech48]

Very Good Video..Just what I was looking for...My Magnets all came un glued....Thank you sir...

[@donaldlocklear5383]

Great demo as all the others are. The connector to the voltage rectifier from the stator , does it have a specific way to attach to voltage rectifier? both outer wires are ac form stator, does it matter which end they are on? I have the kholer command engine on a cub cadet lt1050, with center wire going to battery/'key.

[@hughchristian1976]

Another really fine informative and entertaining video. Thank you Taryl Dactyl

[@netdoctor1]

Amazed that I was able to get it on the first try on my Kohler V-twin. Still can't imagine how one magnet comes detached and the thing doesn't eat itself alive. Taryl, you're wicked cool. Link your Paypal or Cash App and I'll donate. Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@henrybenson9560]

was your starter constantly getting stuck to the flywheel?

[@netdoctor1]

@@henrybenson9560 Mine was not.

[@chrischiampo7647]

I’ve Always Called it The “Stator Assembly “ Tarel 😎 Excellent Video

[@rayplaag5665]

got an issue with my sv720...learned more from video than from the kohler web site.....rectifier was bad...thanks ...

[@chriswall6279]

thank you fun to watch and enjoy Christine

[@jamesclay2584]

Very INformative and precise on all the videos ive used to work on my mower

[@chadbrezina6294]

Great video! Did you leave the shims in when putting back together?

[@JeffreyStrader]

Taryl I have been to several local tool stores and have never found those LONG FEELER GAUGES. May I ask where you got yours from??

[@dangermartin69]

My guess is that you'd have to go to a machinist tool supply store.

[@samtate1260]

Try eBay they have all kinds of feeler gauges

[@samtate1260]

eBay has the long feeler gauges 12” long I think the whole set was 35 bucks plus tax free shipping

[@JeffreyStrader]

@@samtate1260 Thank You!

[@darryldockery8444]

Taryl I have a Tecumseh HH60-105090F engine that the magnets came loose on the flywheel. Do you have any advice on placement and polarity before I try to glue them back in. thank you for the videos. They are a great help.

[@jonlambshead5115]

Another Great Video , Well explained and good View of all the points you need to check, Also Funny as ever

[@mikekossmann73]

Not only is this hillarious, It was very helpfull! Thanks Taryl

[@mikechambers1004]

I love watching you and jr unfortunately I don't have small engine stuff but if I did I'll definitely take it to you

[@allanterrill7918]

Hi guys, love you channel. I have a Toro with a CH25S. Hasn’t charged since I bought it secondhand a few years back. After watching your video I pulled it apart. The magnets were still attached to the flywheel but were all loose. I cleaned them and glued with JB weld as per your video, separating the push pull magnets. I replaced the stator and rectifier. But still isn’t charging. No 12v from the centre of the rectifier but I am get 10v AC. Any idea what maybe causing this. Thanks heaps Allan

[@markmanning1870]

GOOD STUFF BRO QUESTIONS I COULDN'T GET ANSWERED, YOU ANSWERED I APPRECIATE YOU AND THE BOYS. THX 😊

[@mikeh6265]

hard to beat a old timer great video thanks

[@jimlambert1745]

Hi Taryl, I have a CV15S Kohler with 4 magnets that need to be re-glued to the inside of the flywheel . The magnets are clean and the flywheel is clean , and Two pair of magnets attract and 2 magnets repel , But I don't know how they line up in the flywheel, can you help me on this one ? TY Jim

[@banny9745]

I've got my fly wheel, JB Weld, magnets, clothes pins, and clips on the dining room table right now... Let's GOOOOO!!

[@donens9310]

Taryl. Great video as usual. Question: Have Kohler CH980 v-twin that cannot remove the stator. Seized onto block. Tried wd40 overnight but it won't budge. Anyway to remove without damaging? Any tricks of the trade would be most appreciated.

[@jerrydavis4321]

Thank You , do you ever work on grass trimmer carbs. ?

[@mdqminer]

Excelente amigo. Me sirvió mucho. Saludos desde Argentina

[@deckles100]

Nice job...very good video and entertaining...thanks!

[@Bowtie427]

I have a 2017 bad boy with a 27hp kohler.. Not charging.. were is that located?

[@mikesilcox8851]

Thank you so much I had a couple of Kohler command they had to The same thing happened to them your video was really helpful

[@rdeatley]

Great Video! Have a Kohler CH23 engine and had to replace the stator, which had a broken corroded wire, glued loose magnets back in, and replaced voltage regulator. At full RPM the regulator produces 38-41 volts AC but only 8-9 volts DC. The battery has always started the mower when charged and is not new but was fully charged and showing around 12.7 volts. After starting it maintains charging battery only at the same level with slight increase (like 12.74), but not the 13+ volts I was anticipating? I believe the battery is ok but have recharged it several times before fixing the charging issues. Does this scenario just indicate weaker battery? or something else I missed? or its normal?

[@Hypermagcomics]

question for ya Taryl, great vids btw .. I have a 25 HP Kohler v-Twin Command Engine that will not start or even jump from a car. I see the ignition coils leading to the flywheel are rusted could that be it or the starter? Thanks

[@Ian-of9oi]

Taryl fixes all if I can’t get those magnets do you think I could use neodymium magnets? I have some from another project.

[@gfrank2951]

One of my magnets is broken - and flywheels start at $90 on the bay... so I'm going to attempt to jb weld the broken magnet because i have a hard head. Also, the little magnet test (for polarity) doesn't seem to work exactly like in the video. Any advice as I go into this? Like and appreciate the vids by the way.

[@mohmedhosny6094]

Great video My issue Kohler kt735 New lawn tractor stator reading 40ACV at 3600rpm Regulator 8.6dcv Megnatic pieces under flywheel has same boles in direction suck in middle push in ends Kindly your support If i change full flywheel i will get 50 Ac volt or what can i do

[@michaelhalas]

great video. Best one I've watched today.

[@BeADad2447]

Your feeler guage is so long! Awesome video

[@glen3993]

are you testing the stator output on AC or DC? I cant understand you for the noise of the engine

[@TarylFixesAll]

Alternator is AC the regulator is what converts the voltage to DC

[@locrow]

question Taryl can one use any Kohler alternator on any engine have to up the out put on a 15.5 single for my application thank you

[@locrow]

P.S. this is a engine swap with a electric pto

[@wholegrain27]

Does anyone know where to get replacement magnets for a ech749-3038 Kohler engine? Mine spit 3 of them and they broke to pieces took the stator with them😥

[@YungChem]

Did you ever figure out where to buy the magnets by themselves? I’m thinking I’ll have to find a detailed schematic of this engine online in order to find out the exact dimensions of the magnets that I need; then use that information on a website that sells specialty/custom magnets.

[@jmdogful]

So continueing a long journy to put a headlight on my minibike, a 8hp engine i had had a stator and a flywheel with 3 magnets. what i did was swap the stator to my 5hp techumseh and since the inside diameter of the flywheels are the same but the outside is too large on the 8hp one i decided to try and swap the magnets. i knew this was going to happen but i broke one of them, got one good, and slightly chiped another. the one that broke in half the poles dod not seem to reverse as the magnet still wanted to stick back togeather in its near original position. i currently have them glueing to my 5hp flywheel but im wondering if that magnet that is broken is going to cause problems. im just wondering if you have any experience putting broken ones on and how well or if they work at all. Thanks!

[@richardhoban1434]

I am getting 15.75 volts DC out of my regulator/rectifier (I get close to 40 volts AC coming out of my stator/alternator). I am getting 14.2 Volts DC at the battery with the engine running - question: I am about to install a new electric PTO clutch and Xtreme power says I should be at between 13.4 and 14 volts DC at the battery. Any more will "cook" the electric clutch. So how do I lower the DC output - I know my regulator/rectifier is working but perhaps not well enough and it should be lower the output a bit less??

[@georgerobinson7161]

Hi Taryl, That is one of the best how to videos I have ever seen. You taught me how to repair the problem on my "Krohler" and I'm still laughing at your antics. Keep up the good work! Hope you are going to sell Grass Rats t-shirts and bumper stickers. I'll be buying some.

[@stevewinter3188]

I have an M18S Kohler Magnum V-Twin and I want to bench test / start on the work bench. What wires need to be hooked up and hooked to what, for me to do this?

[@ricardospanish2329]

That was some real good information, thanks and keep up the good work.

[@chrisdolmeph5318]

You just got a subscriber!

[@derrickzenner9300]

I just diagnosed my lx277. Thank you. Voltage regulator needed.

[@gerrygolladay6189]

Great lesson, best ever, keep it up guys.

[@randallwilhelmi964]

As always a great video Daryl. Sure appreciate the professional info, thanks.

[@raymondgarafano8604]

Taryl, U would have also been a freakin awsum motorcycle wrencher, this is pretty much the chrg system in a Harley Sportster, U Rock man! I'll have a cold beer 4 ya later on!

[@michelscalet963]

thanks for the lesson I'm fixing a dixon ztr4422 with Kohler engine cv14 france

[@anthonywaller9807]

Hi my stator wires, both yellow wires. Don't know which one goes to what thanks for helping

[@skirtdevil]

tary, did u leave your shims in the flywheel??? between the magnets when u install the flywheel back