Kohler Solid State Ignition

The Kohler stator/magnets provide AC, which is rectified to provide DC to charge a capacitor for the CD ignition.

There is a test, outlined in the service manual, to verify the stator is providing enough AC voltage to charge the capacitor for the CD ignition.

NO provision is provided to set the timing at the stator. (In other words, the stator/magnet position is NOT critical to the operation of the CD ignition.)

The trigger is on the OUTSIDE of the flywheel, and there's NO provision for timing adjustment there, either, just an air gap adjustment.

The capacitor is in the coil.

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You have to make sure the block has the place for the points on the side of it. If it doesn't, this won't work. You'll need to get the points, condenser, and the plunger rod that activates them. Also a 12 volt coil from Kohler or suitable aftermarket. You'll also need to change the keyswitch on your tractor, or use a separate toggle switch to turn the engine on and off. If you have the Kohler service manual, there is a diagram in there how to wire the battery coil to work. Basically, positive comes from your battery and switch to the + side of coil. the wire from the - terminal of the coil goes to the points and condensor. Then set the points for 0.020. Once running you can use a timing light to set the point gap precisely for proper timing.