Briggs & Stratton flywheel key. The flywheel key aligns the flywheel in the correct position on the crankshaft. If the engine stops suddenly due to hitting a hard object, the flywheel key shears in half to prevent damage to the engine. If the flywheel key is broken, the engine won't start.
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  Flywheel Key 222698S
  Flywheel Key 222698S
  Flywheel Key 222698S
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Flywheel Key 222698S

Genuine OEM Part # 222698SRC Item # 1567829Alternative Part Number(s)
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Briggs & Stratton flywheel key. The flywheel key aligns the flywheel in the correct position on the crankshaft. If the engine stops suddenly due to hitting a hard object, the flywheel key shears in half to prevent damage to the engine. If the flywheel key is broken, the engine won't start.
Grid is 1 inch square
  Flywheel Key 222698S
  Flywheel Key 222698S
  Flywheel Key 222698S
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Briggs & Stratton flywheel key. The flywheel key aligns the flywheel in the correct position on the crankshaft. If the engine stops suddenly due to hitting a hard object, the flywheel key shears in half to prevent damage to the engine. If the flywheel key is broken, the engine won't start.
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This part 222698S is compatible with:

Product Type:
Edger, Generator, Lawn Mower, Leaf Blower, Pressure Washer, Small Engine, Snowblower, Tiller, Wood Chipper
Brands:
Honda, Husqvarna, Craftsman, MasterCut, MTD, Murray, Snapper, Toro, Wheel Horse, Lawn Boy, Simplicity, Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Generac

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Common Problems Fixed by the Flywheel Key

Based on customer reports and repair data, this part commonly fixes these issues:

About the Flywheel Key

The flywheel key might have sheared in half. The flywheel key is a small metal piece which fits into the crankshaft and engages with the flywheel. If the snowblower engine stops suddenly due to hitting a hard object, the flywheel key breaks in half to prevent damage to the engine. To determine if the flywheel key is broken, remove the flywheel from the engine and inspect the flywheel key. If the flywheel key is broken, replace it.

Alternative Part Number(s)

Replaces Part Number 555054
Replaces Part Number 222698
Replaces Part Number 61760
Replaces Part Number T222698
Replaces Part Number 690974