On Jun 30, 9:53*am, "83LowRider" wrote:
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It is simpy a 'brake shoe' that rubs against and stops the
flywheel. If you take the starter cover off it will more than
obvious how to remove it. it simply lifts off in most cases

If you don't have an on/off switch (if the mower only stops
by releasing the safety handle) you can get a flip lever that
bolts next to the spark plug and grounds the engine dead when
flipped. The rubber boot on the plug will need to be removed
to use this.

You can make a shorting switch out of an old tin can, a tinnersnips,
and a small drill. Cut the can into a piece of metal 1,inch wide by
about 5-6 inches long. Drill a hole in one end to put a cylinder head
bolt thru. Remove one of the cylinder head bolts, put the bolt thru
the metal piece, and replace the bolt. Bend the metal piece so you
can short out the spark plug with your foot, and go cut your lawn.