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I HAVE A OLD TILLER, THAT TAKES POINTS. HOW DO I GO ABOUT TAKING THE
FLY WHEEL OFF

Submitted: 100 days and 6 hours ago.
Category: Small Engine
Value: $15
Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION
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Posted by The Home Smithy 100 days and 6 hours ago.

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Hi XXXXXXXXX;

I have never seen a set of points under the flywheel. They are always located on the opposite end of the crank shaft.

That said. What is the make and model number of the motor/unit, please?

100 days and 6 hours ago.

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THE TILLER IS A OLD WESTERN AUTO 5HP B&S ENGINE

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Ok thank you.

What is the problenm you are haveing? No run condition, bad run condition, stops in middle of work for no apparent reason?

Is it a horizontal or verticle crank shaft?

How long since it was last used?

 

 

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Expert: The Home Smithy
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Answered: 8/15/2009

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Fixed my first lawn mower at 7 yrs old. Still fixin them, and more today

100 days and 5 hours ago.

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THE TILLER IS NOT RUNNIONG. MY BROTHER-IN -LAW SAID THAT HE HASN'T USED IT IN COUPLE OF YEARS. IT IS A HORIZONTAL CRANK SHAFT. I HELD THE PLUG WIRE & PULL THE ROPE BUT NO FIRE

Posted by The Home Smithy 100 days and 5 hours ago.

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Ok is there a kill switch on the unit? Or is it an old one with a metal tab you push against the plug?

If it has a switch trace the wire from the switch to the grounding point and then go the other way towards the magnito. Ensure that the wire is not grounding out anywhere.

You say you held the wire and pulled the cord. Try setting the wire somewhere where it will stay put and give the cord a good pull. If still no spark, and the wires checked out. Well now its time to pull the flywheel and access the magnito assembly.

You will need a flywheel puller. You can rent one at any rental yard. You can take it to any auto shop, or machine shop and they can pull it for a small fee too.

Please post any other concerns here.

Best, THS

100 days and 5 hours ago.

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THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. SORRY IT WAS SO LATE. I WILL JUMP RIGHT ON IT IN MORNING

Posted by The Home Smithy 100 days and 5 hours ago.

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Your most welcome.

Late is still about 6 hours away for me. Cool

Thank you for the accept.

Best, THS

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