Kohler Flywheel Screen Went Flying

[tommyg 152]

Anyone ever see this happen to the screen that covers the flywheel on the 18HP Kohler for a D-180? It just tore out from the center and started making all kind of noise and throwing sparks as I was finishing up aerating my lawn this evening. Is this part still available? The engine model is K482s and the spec is 35222b. The Kohler site comes up with nothing.

[rmaynard 15,406]

If you can't come up with a new screen, I'm sure someone here has one.

As evidenced by your dilemma, it pays to check the screen screws once in a while to make sure they haven't worked loose.

[AMC RULES 37,124]

Yikes! Imagine the carnage that thing could potentially cause.

[Kelly 1,029]

Worst part is on a D you have to pull the engine to change it.

[Shuboxlover 478]

Is that a two piece screen?

[JackC 617]

Very unusual. I think I will check my screen screws on my D-160s.

I have seen them for sale on eBay.

You will at least have to disconnect the drive to the pump.

[Kelly 1,029]

Is that a two piece screen?

It is now , but I think it was a one piece, with the hole in the middle.

[Buckshot 1 15]

:) screen PN: 277907. You might check Joes Outdoor Power or Patton Acres and of course E-Bay. :flags-usa:

[tommyg 152]

Worst part is on a D you have to pull the engine to change it.

Yeah, I know. I was looking at it this morning. If I can get at it with a little space, I was thinking of bending it back in position and using some wire to kind of tie it back in. At least for now.

Is that a two piece screen?

Nope, it's one piece. But like Kelly said, it's a one piece with a very large hole in the middle!

screen PN: 277907. You might check Joes Outdoor Power or Patton Acres and of course E-Bay.

Thanks for the PN! I will have to check on it!

[JamesBe1 82]

On my engine that just died, I noticed the two of the four screws that hold mine down were missing, and the remaining two were loose. I even used lockwashers when I installed them. I guess I'll have to keep my eyes on them from now.

[tommyg 152]

So JamesB1... does your dead motor feel like donating it's flywheel screen so that another may live? (If so, PM me and let me know how much you want for it)

[JamesBe1 82]

Would that I could, but the motor that I am rebuilding needs one. The one prior to that rotted away completely.

[tommyg 152]

Oh well. It was worth a shot.

[JamesBe1 82]

It doesn't hurt to ask my friend. Actually, it was graciously donated to me by Hodge71. If I had it as a spare, I would certainly help out a fellow dysfunctional family member. FWIW, it was from a different tractor, and I had to enlarge the hole in the center to make it fit. You might look for the cheapest screen from any type of k482 or K582 and adapt it.

[Don1977 604]

The flywheels look the same, I think any single cylinder Kolher with a geared started would fit. You would just have to cut the hole in it. Might be a good idea to use some blue Locktite on the screws.

[Trouty56 565]

A piece of expanded sheet metal would suffice, Tack a heavy wire edge around it if you are worried about the sharpness.

[Buckshot 1 15]

:) Tommyg, you are Welcome. :flags-usa:

[KATO 115]

Definitely a yes on the blue loctite.!!!

[tommyg 152]

Well, it looks like the part is not available, surprise, surprise. The expanded metal was a good idea as is the blue Loctite. The weird thing is that all the screws are in place. This thing just ripped out from the center hole. I guess they call it metal fatigue. The good news is that I located another one from jdog. Should be back in business soon.

[gregg'shorses 77]

Ditto on Joes outdoor power in Michigan, nice guy to deal with ,he has stuff on ebay.