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Hi all,

I've been reading about how replacing a timing key in a lawnmower. Is
there any place on the internet that tells how to do with with
picturess and all?

Thanks, Peggy (who ran over a stump... and now her lawn is at least one
foot tall!)

a hint.
once you get the covers and the nut/clutch off the top of the flywheel,turn
the mower on its side so you can see the bolt holding the blade on.Then take
a large hammer(bigger the better) and hit the bottom of the crankshaft bolt
with the hammer.Hit it square on so as not to mess up the bolt.Most times
the flywheel will pop loose on the first try.This is like the toy with the
hanging steel balls where when one ball hits the others the one on the
opposite end moves.

That is a trick I had never heard of. I can't see why it would work.
Wouldn't it tighten the flywheel, not loosen it??

Harry K