Questions & Answers for: Tecumseh where is the flywheel key

...was not getting spark. Check to see that yours is getting a spark, also check to see that the coil is close enough to flywheel, since you changed the key way. I assume that you removed the

Back firing It sounds like the flywheel key is broken. Check that and see. Good luck...Lee

flywheel key. The timing is off and the engine. You need to remove the pull cover and then the flywheel nut and lift off the flywheel and inspect the key. They are inexpensive to replace and available

Is there a correct way to install the flywheel key? PUT THE FLYWHEEL ON FIRST AND THEN SLIDE THE KEY INTO THE SLOT EITHER END FIRST

...flywheel key is sheared or partially sheared. It needs replaced. The flywheel is under the recoil starter. The flywheel key usually gets damaged by having the blade impact a hard object. I hope this ...

...flywheel key holds the flywheel in the correct position. If it is sheared or partially sheared the timing will be off. Check the flywheel key by removing the flywheel and visually inspecting the ...

...has lots of power, and no sluggishness whatsoever. Has anyone seen this problem before? Check your flywheel key, it may have slightly started to shear. Which will throw the spark timing a little

...flywheel key. engine has good spark and is getting fuel check compression. You have two parts of the engines operation triangle! The only thing left if timing is correct is compression. Are you sure ...

...flywheel key) sometimes the key will shear part way do to wear, flywheel key is located on crank end under flywheel, disassemble air housing to expose flywheel crank nut unscrew nut (impact) to see ...

...flywheel and check timing key it cannot be deformed at all, if no problem install lubricant on shaft and reinstall the flywheel tighten very very tight if you have torque wrench would go with 90 ft. ...