On Sat, 23 Apr 2005 03:40:35 GMT, "Noozer" wrote:

...now it's buggered up.

Today, I pulled my mower out for the first time this year. I changed the oil
and air filter, cleaned the plug, topped it up with new gas, swapped the old
blade off for my dethatching attaachment. She started first pull and ran
BEAUTIFULLY!!!


The key is located between the "flywheel" and crankshaft. Remove the
top cover of the engine (the part with the pull rope) and you will see
the flywheel below it. Usually has cooling fins around the edges and
the ignition coil at the back. Remove the mechanism attached to the
crank and you should be able to see the keyway and key. It will be
pretty obvious to you if it is stipped.

You need a puller to remove the flywheel without breaking it. I have
always just used a bar to pop it off but did break one once eons ago
so get the puller or be prepared to buy a new flywheel.

Chances are you bent the crankshaft when you hit the rock. If this is
the case its probably time for a new mower as the repair will exceed
the value of the machine.

Steve B.