serial numbers and parts

[wolfcoln 0]

Serial Number question and need parts

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HI all,

I am working on my 704 and the recoil rope was broke. I took everything apart and the recoil spring was broke too. I fixed the rope, but need the spring now. Does anyone know where I can get one or the part number?

The serial number does not seem to be from 1964 and the recoil assembly seems to be an eaton, but I see no name on it other than a couple of part numbers.

504-1 and 504-2.

Here aer the model numbers and serial numbers

K161T

spec no

28937E

serial number 749744.

The serial number is only 6 digit which does not seem to match the regular Kohler numbers.

Am I looking at something wrong.

Thanks for your help

Terry

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[KyBlue 655]

TT will be along shortly to help ya out I'm sure... I wish I could help ya!

[TT-(Moderator) 1,129]

If the recoil housing looks like this:

then you will need P/N 231705-S spring.

While you're in there, you should also replace the brake (P/N 231689-S) - the spring steel "fingered" cup that pushes on to the back of the pawl retainer.

Make sure you use thread locker on the center bolt when reassembling.

[wolfcoln 0]

Hi,

Thanks thats what it looks like. Is that a complete assembly that you have pictured. It looks brand new.

Thanks again.

Terry

[TT-(Moderator) 1,129]

That's only a NOS housing. I do have some NOS internals, but not enough to put it together yet. :banghead:

[kj4kicks 151]

Hi Terry, I'm not a fan of rope starters, but I can assure you that TT gave you very sound advice.

As for the responses you got on that other tractor forum, I wouldn't do that. Heating and rebending the spring will change it's length and tension, etc.

My $.02.

Eldon.