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Re: Briggs old style recoil clutch problems
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Posted by Wayne Swenson on February 18, 2007 at 19:22:07 from (71.13.41.243):
In Reply to: Briggs old style recoil clutch problems posted by Mike from cny on February 18, 2007 at 16:41:25:
As a Small Engines instructor for 30+ years, I have fixed many of the "squealing, rope spitting" recoils on B & S engines. Remove the square(very old machine) or newer rounded clutch drive. Locate & clean all the ball bearings. Clean all residue out of the cup/flywheel nut. Many times I needed to file the long end of the crankshaft back to a round shape where someone hit it with a hammer while attempting to remove the flywheel. Lightly lube the end of the crank and put a drop or 2 of engine oil inside the clutch drive; place the drive on the crankshaft, replace the ball bearings, install the retaining parts and you are good to go.
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