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Loctite 620 (green) for example...not blue or red that are for threaded fasteners. Must use a product for bonding cylindrical pieces. Follow Loctite requirements for cleaning surfaces before applying and also curing time... typically 24 hours at ambient temperature.

Cutting a new keyway throws it off balance.

Flywheel has to be in balance. Cutting a new keyway throws off that balance.

C 698281 is correct flywheel used before code 12071800. Options are to find used one. New old stock from somewhere in the World. Replace engine with new for about $1000...such as 33s877-0019-g1. That engine is for a tractor with manual engagement mower deck...9 amp stator. As far as having the...

That is simply a gas vapor vent for EPA mandated emissions control. It has nothing to do with engine starting or running. You have a plugged carburetor, failed fuel pump, plugged fuel line from tank to carburetor, plugged gas filter, and/or old gas.

Engine hydro locked.... Remove spark plugs, crank engine. Crank until no more gas out of spark plug holes. Gas filled engine. Drain oil/gas, flush, refill with the oil.

Regular gas and Stabil Marine in your container when you buy All the time, everytime. Never add stabilizer to the tank separately...it is highly concentrated. 1/2 ounce to 5 gallons.

Battery is junk.

Soak in carb or brake cleaner. Don't drill.

Also on Stihl engines....cleaning the spark arrestor screen is a regular maintenance item. Remove and burn off the accumulated carbon with a propane torch. You won't hurt the stainless screen. Partial clog will cause hard starting and poor performance. Fully clogged is a no start condition. It's...

To remove seat...run a bit of mig or stick weld around the inner diameter. It will shrink and fall out. Of course you need a new replacement then

No seat required on that carb. None when taken apart, replacement one falls out.... it's trying to tell ya....I don't belong !!! Without seat, float is level.... isn't it ?

Do as the operator manual says. Period, end of conversation.

Clogged passage way. Carburetor needs to be disassembled and immersed in carburetor cleaner or ultrasonically cleaned. Some passage ways are smaller than a human hair That black cap covers the adjustment screw. Move that screw slightly and it may cure the problem. When cleaning the carb you...

Carburetor needs adjusted. Dealer should of set that before you left the store.