flywheel removal

[herne]

Stripping down my 272, never taken a flywheel off before. Do you use pullers or another method to accomplish removal? Don't want a damaged saw so any advice gratefully received.

 

Thanks

 

G

[BILLSMOWERS]

slack off flywheel nut & pry up on flywheel tap counter balance side of flywheel with nylon hammer ( do not hit magnet side )should pop off do not use a leg puller you will damage flywheel also do not hit crankshaft unless you have a knock off tool to protect crankshaft

( i split a crankshaft when i was training as a mechanic by hitting the crankshaft )

 

bill

[spudulike]

Typically you need to take off the flywheel nut, tap a large screwdriver in between the flywheel and the crankcase an then belt the end of the crankshaft with a nylon mallet.

 

I have also used pullers located on the magnet and counterweight part of the flywheel but it is difficult to get a set to fit under the flywheel - ground down my set so they worked!

[pleasant]

Husky produce a flywheel knocker which screws onto the exposed thread and then you give the top of the knocker a solid tap which releases the flywheel. You can do a similar thing by undoijng the retaining nut and then screwing it back on 3/4 of the way- then using the socket you used to remove it and a short extension bar simply give it a solid tap and it will loosen.