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General Forestry => Sawmills and Milling => Topic started by: Quebecnewf on April 25, 2024, 05:19:36 AM

Title: New starter motor needed soon
Post by: Quebecnewf on April 25, 2024, 05:19:36 AM
Hi guys

It's been a while since I've posted here but I have done a lot of lurking and reading .

My Kohler sawmill motor starter seems to be getting a little " lazy" .

It's a 29 year old machine so I guess that is to be expected. 

With that in mind where would be a good place to source an after market starter for my Kohler gas engine Model CH 20S

Something in Canada if possible would be best 

Quebecnewf 

Title: Re: New starter motor needed soon
Post by: RetiredTech on April 25, 2024, 06:43:18 AM
I'm not familiar with commerce in Canada, but I'd checkout Ebay and try to match it up there. 29 years is pretty good for a starter. Another option would be to have your old one rebuilt. The last one I had rebuilt was ready to pick up in two days.
Title: Re: New starter motor needed soon
Post by: bigblockyeti on April 25, 2024, 12:47:29 PM
Clean and lube the oilite bearings, clean the commutator and replace the brushes and It'll probably last another 29 years.
Title: Re: New starter motor needed soon
Post by: Magicman on April 25, 2024, 07:34:06 PM
Quote from: Quebecnewf on April 25, 2024, 05:19:36 AMMy Kohler sawmill motor starter seems to be getting a little " lazy" .

It's a 29 year old machine so I guess that is to be expected. 
I just replaced the starter in my 23 hp Kubota/Kohler Zero Turn today.  I did a "Google", (actually DDG), and found a replacement for $48.99 with free shipping from Amazon.