I have an 8hp Briggs and Stratton riding mower (with no mower deck), and
every time I try to start it the flywheel key shears in half! I can
rotate the engine by hand with no trouble. I have tried using aluminum
and steel keys and they both break. Any help or ideas would be
appreciated.

Thanks,
Keith

"KeithShum" wrote in message
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I have an 8hp Briggs and Stratton riding mower (with no mower deck), and
every time I try to start it the flywheel key shears in half! I can
rotate the engine by hand with no trouble. I have tried using aluminum
and steel keys and they both break. Any help or ideas would be
appreciated.

Thanks,
Keith

A couple thoughts come to mind:
1. Use the correct key (the one that BS calls for by part number) for that
application.
2. Install the flywheel 'dry' and properly torque per BS factory specs.
3. Ensure the proper, balanced blade is installed and torqued.

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"Larry" wrote in message
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"KeithShum" wrote in message
lkaboutgardening.com...
I have an 8hp Briggs and Stratton riding mower (with no mower deck), and
every time I try to start it the flywheel key shears in half! I can
rotate the engine by hand with no trouble. I have tried using aluminum
and steel keys and they both break. Any help or ideas would be
appreciated.

Thanks,
Keith

A couple thoughts come to mind:
1. Use the correct key (the one that BS calls for by part number) for that
application.
2. Install the flywheel 'dry' and properly torque per BS factory specs.
3. Ensure the proper, balanced blade is installed and torqued.

(¯`·._.· £ãrrÿ ·._.·´¯)


I'll second that torque it down part.

OK thaks for the replies... Ill get the right key and torque the flywheel
down to the proper amount. Thanks, ill let everyone know how it turns
out.

-Keith