Starter Died

[Al_Smith]

When you are dealing with low voltage and especially push type connectors it doesn't take much corrosion to make them non functional .It might not be a bad idea if these connections prove to be a problem to clean them and use something  like T and B copper cote or some other conductive grease . 

[John Bartley]

When you are dealing with low voltage and especially push type connectors it doesn't take much corrosion to make them non functional .It might not be a bad idea if these connections prove to be a problem to clean them and use something  like T and B copper cote or some other conductive grease .

Good advice.  I use Permatex Copper Anti-Seize on any suspect electrical connections and all battery posts.

[Stephen1]

Will you send the replacement back or buy it?

I wil keep it for 2-3 weeks as I saw at home to ensure that was the real problem. 

[esteadle]

>  keep the hrs down and save fuel

... and use-up the starter. 

20/30 times a day? 
I think the design spec is more like 20 / 30 starts a month. 

[esteadle]

> I wonder if Kohler has any recommendations in their manual? 

Yes:
Stopping
1. If possible, remove load by disengaging all PTO driven attachments.
2. Position throttle control between half and full throttle; stop engine.
http://resources.kohler.com/power/kohler/enginesUS/pdf/24_590_54_EN.pdf
I have 2 throttle positions: low and high. No way to position between them, so I always stop on low.

[Stephen1]

> keep the hrs down and save fuel

... and use-up the starter.

20/30 times a day?
I think the design spec is more like 20 / 30 starts a month.

I would disagree with 20-30 starts a month. That is 1 start a day? If I know I will be shut down for 5-10 mins or more, why keep it running. I can do with out the noise and save some fuel.

[Chuck White]

Most likely, I start my engine at least a dozen times a day whenever I'm sawing!