Briggs & Stratton — To Remove Flywheel - Rope Starter Engines
Repair & overhaul
From a Briggs & Stratton service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Be careful not to hammer too hard or a broken fin may result which will throw the flywheel out of balance
Procedure
- Place a wood block under the flywheel fin on the left side of the flywheel to hold it rigidly
- Place a long bar or heavy screwdriver through the hole in the starter pulley and tap the end of the bar lightly with a hammer to the left
- After the pulley has been removed unscrew the two screws and two washers from the flywheel
- Remove the flywheel with flywheel puller No. 29157 provided with the engine
Tools required
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Source: Briggs & Stratton service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.