Oren wrote:
>
> wrote:
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> >> I have an old mower which might have the same problem.
> >
> >You don't have to take the flywheel off to determine if the key is
> >sheared. Just remove the retaining nut and look at the key. If it isn't
> >sheared no need to take off the flywheel.
>
> No but looking at the shear key under the nut will not tell you if the
> key fractured midway in the crank key way.
>
> Some keys don't snap or look obvious. The engine will misfire.
If you can't tell if the flywheel and shaft keyways are aligned, then
maybe a visit to the optometrist will help.
I don't even use a key. Just line up the two key slots and tighten the
nut. Eliminating the jammed key makes it easier to remove if you hit
something, also.
-jim
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> wrote:
>
> >> I have an old mower which might have the same problem.
> >
> >You don't have to take the flywheel off to determine if the key is
> >sheared. Just remove the retaining nut and look at the key. If it isn't
> >sheared no need to take off the flywheel.
>
> No but looking at the shear key under the nut will not tell you if the
> key fractured midway in the crank key way.
>
> Some keys don't snap or look obvious. The engine will misfire.