How to Pull the Flywheel on a Briggs
When your Briggs & Stratton engine from your small machine such as a generator, mower or snow blower, breaks down and you need to rebuild the engine, you will need to know the proper way to remove some of the key components on the Briggs engine so you don't damage them. One competent of a Briggs & Stratton engine that takes specific tools and procedures to remove is the flywheel. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Socket wrench
- Socket set
- Flywheel holder
- Briggs & Stratton flywheel puller
Instructions
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Remove the flywheel housing cover from the Briggs engine. The flywheel housing cover will be bolted over the flywheel which is located on the opposite side of the crankshaft on the Briggs engine. Remove all the bolts holding the cover on and pull it off.
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Position the flywheel holder over the fins on the Briggs engine flywheel. Have a helper fit the correct sized socket on the flywheel nut in the center of the flywheel. Hold the flywheel holder as they unscrew the nut.
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Screw the Briggs & Stratton flywheel puller tool into the top of the flywheel. The two bolts on the puller will screw into the holes on opposite sides of the center of the flywheel. Tighten each bolt on the puller one turn at a time to evenly lower the puller onto the top of the flywheel. The downward pressure will pop the flywheel up and off the Briggs & Stratton crankshaft.
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Pull the flywheel key off the crankshaft from under the flywheel and place it in a safe place.
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