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Removing starter on 18 hp riding mower?

looks like the fly wheel has to come off to get to the furthest bolt that holds the starter on.If I remove fly wheel do I run risk of knocking it out of time ?

Update:

sorry its a sears 19.5 hp about 10 years old-runs great worth fixing

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  • renpen
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    You shouldn't have to remove the flywheel but if you do you can't get it out of time. It is keyed to the crankshaft and will only go on one way. Make sure you torque the nut when you reinstall it. About 65 ft lbs. You will need a puller to get it off.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You shouldn't have to remove the flywheel if you have the proper tools.

  • smokey
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    what make and model is the motor?

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