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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHonda Pressure Washer Engine Flywheel Key #13331-357-000
Honda Pressure Washer Engine Flywheel Key #13331-357-000
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$6.39Estimated Savings
$112.5004:29
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the flywheel key on Honda small engines, commonly found on Honda, Toro, Lawn Boy, MTD, and Cub Cadet lawn mowers, snowblowers, generators, and tillers. The most common reason for replacing the flywheel key is if it is broken, bent, or otherwise damaged, causing the engine to not run, run poorly, or stop after only a few seconds.
All of the information in this flywheel key replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda, Toro, Lawn Boy, MTD, Cub Cadet
Tools used: 10mm socket and socket wrench, pinch off pliers, 10mm wrench, 19mm socket, strap wrench, flywheel puller (jaw style), flat-head screwdriver, rubber mallet, torque wrench
All of the information in this flywheel key replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda, Toro, Lawn Boy, MTD, Cub Cadet
Tools used: 10mm socket and socket wrench, pinch off pliers, 10mm wrench, 19mm socket, strap wrench, flywheel puller (jaw style), flat-head screwdriver, rubber mallet, torque wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the flywheel key first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now remove the nuts securing the recoil starter to the engine.
4
Pull the starter off.
5
Now lift off the engine cover and fuel tank and set them aside.
6
Be aware that some fuel may spill.
7
Disconnect the wire from the ignition coil and rotate the flywheel to move the magnets out of the way.
8
Use a 10mm wrench to loosen the mounting post then unthread the post.
9
Remove the mounting bolt to release the ignition coil.
10
Now use a strap wrench to secure the flywheel as you use a 19mm socket to loosen the flywheel retaining nut.
11
This may require some effort.
12
Unthread the nut and lift off the flywheel cup and fan blade assembly.
13
Use a flywheel puller to remove the flywheel from the crankshaft.
14
If still intact, remove any pieces of the old flywheel key.
15
Install the new flywheel key by aligning it in the slot on the crankshaft then tap it lightly into place.
16
Align the slot in the flywheel with the new key and slide the flywheel onto the crankshaft.
17
Replace the flywheel cup and fan blade assembly and rethread the retaining nut to secure.
18
Using the strap wrench to secure the flywheel torque the nut to manufacturer’s specifications.
19
Reposition the ignition coil and rethread the mounting post and bolt to secure the coil loosely
20
Confirm that the magnets are rotated out of the way, then pull the coil back and tighten the post and bolt.
21
Now, rotate the flywheel so the magnets align with the coil.
22
Insert a business card and loosen the bolt and post to align the coil the correct distance from the flywheel.
23
Re-tighten the post and bolt and remove the business card.
24
Connect the wire to the coil.
25
Replace the engine cover and fuel tank.
26
Reinstall the recoil starter by aligning it on the mounting posts. then thread the nuts on to secure.
27
You’re now ready to reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and confirm that the engine runs properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the flywheel key on Honda small engines, commonly found on Honda, Toro, Lawn Boy, MTD, and Cub Cadet lawn mowers, snowblowers, generators, and tillers. The most common reason for replacing the flywheel key is if it is broken, bent, or otherwise damaged, causing the engine to not run, run poorly, or stop after only a few seconds.
All of the information in this flywheel key replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda, Toro, Lawn Boy, MTD, Cub Cadet
Tools used: 10mm socket and socket wrench, pinch off pliers, 10mm wrench, 19mm socket, strap wrench, flywheel puller (jaw style), flat-head screwdriver, rubber mallet, torque wrench
All of the information in this flywheel key replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda, Toro, Lawn Boy, MTD, Cub Cadet
Tools used: 10mm socket and socket wrench, pinch off pliers, 10mm wrench, 19mm socket, strap wrench, flywheel puller (jaw style), flat-head screwdriver, rubber mallet, torque wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the flywheel key first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now remove the nuts securing the recoil starter to the engine.
4
Pull the starter off.
5
Now lift off the engine cover and fuel tank and set them aside.
6
Be aware that some fuel may spill.
7
Disconnect the wire from the ignition coil and rotate the flywheel to move the magnets out of the way.
8
Use a 10mm wrench to loosen the mounting post then unthread the post.
9
Remove the mounting bolt to release the ignition coil.
10
Now use a strap wrench to secure the flywheel as you use a 19mm socket to loosen the flywheel retaining nut.
11
This may require some effort.
12
Unthread the nut and lift off the flywheel cup and fan blade assembly.
13
Use a flywheel puller to remove the flywheel from the crankshaft.
14
If still intact, remove any pieces of the old flywheel key.
15
Install the new flywheel key by aligning it in the slot on the crankshaft then tap it lightly into place.
16
Align the slot in the flywheel with the new key and slide the flywheel onto the crankshaft.
17
Replace the flywheel cup and fan blade assembly and rethread the retaining nut to secure.
18
Using the strap wrench to secure the flywheel torque the nut to manufacturer’s specifications.
19
Reposition the ignition coil and rethread the mounting post and bolt to secure the coil loosely
20
Confirm that the magnets are rotated out of the way, then pull the coil back and tighten the post and bolt.
21
Now, rotate the flywheel so the magnets align with the coil.
22
Insert a business card and loosen the bolt and post to align the coil the correct distance from the flywheel.
23
Re-tighten the post and bolt and remove the business card.
24
Connect the wire to the coil.
25
Replace the engine cover and fuel tank.
26
Reinstall the recoil starter by aligning it on the mounting posts. then thread the nuts on to secure.
27
You’re now ready to reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and confirm that the engine runs properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Flywheel Key
$6.39
Total$0.00
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