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Good story, OP. Experience is a harsh teacher: Long ago I soaked a 2-cycle aluminum carb in a gallon can of carburetor cleaner over night. The next day I hosed it off only to see that the carb cleaner had SERIOUSLY eroded the little aluminum carb. It was not repairable. I checked and the carb...

I also found this in the factory manual: "Inspect ring gear for cracks or damage. Kohler does not provide ring gears as a serviceable part. Replace flywheel if ring gear is damaged." Maybe somebody makes an aftermarket ring gear or maybe I can find one on a junked mower. It's hard to know...

Thanks. I will explore that. That would be a much better solution. I stumbled across the following note in the Kohler parts web site for the flywheel: "Kohler has changed from powdered metal ring gears to steel ring gears." That might explain the reason for his broken teeth.

My brother needs a Kohler Part # 3202521S Flywheel Assembly. I am not sure what engine he has. I find them for around $200, but he would like to find one cheaper from somebody who is salvaging small engine parts, if possible. His mower is pretty old and he does not want to put a lots of money...

Super! That is great info. Thanks for the speedy reply!

I've been cutting grass at my house for about 50 years on various manual shift riding mowers. Sadly, I now must buy a new mower, and I have been unable to find an answer to my question. On a riding mower with a hydrostatic transmission, I understand that the ground speed is easily adjusted...

Briggs & Stratton to Move V-Twin Vanguard Production from Japan to U.S. Briggs & Stratton is moving production of its V-Twin Vanguard engine from a joint venture partnership in Japan to its existing manufacturing facilities in Statesboro, Ga., and Auburn, Ala. - NOV 04, 2017...

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