I just bought a used Craftsman push mower with a Briggs and Stratton 6.75hp motor. I got it home and was mowing the backyard when accidentally mowed over some metal enclosure lining around the garden area. The blade penetrated the metal lining and caused the blade to stop, which quickly killed the engine. It wouldn't start after that.
Upon dis-assembly I found not only was the flywheel key cut in half, but the flywheel itself has a crack. I am assuming I will be needing a new one, but wanted to make sure first. If this one will still work I will continue to use it. I have pictures below. If I do need a new flywheel, does anyone know the part number or where to get one? What is a reasonable price for one? All I can find as far as a part number on the flywheel is "17M", but a google search for that brings me nothing of use. The blade on the mower itself is not bent or damaged.
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Upon dis-assembly I found not only was the flywheel key cut in half, but the flywheel itself has a crack. I am assuming I will be needing a new one, but wanted to make sure first. If this one will still work I will continue to use it. I have pictures below. If I do need a new flywheel, does anyone know the part number or where to get one? What is a reasonable price for one? All I can find as far as a part number on the flywheel is "17M", but a google search for that brings me nothing of use. The blade on the mower itself is not bent or damaged.
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