Electrical System Argo Service Manual
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The flywheel contains magnets used for the charging system of the engine. Place the
flywheel on a clean work surface with the magnets facing up to ensure no metalic
foreign objects are attracted to the magnet, and go undetected during reassembly.
The flywheel is aligned with a key on the crankshaft. Be aware of the key and ensure
that it is reinstalled when the flywheel is assembled back to the engine.
10. Remove the backing plate at the stator. Photo ES-21
11. Locate and remove the 2 fasteners securing the starter motor to the engine.
12. Disconnect the main starter cable from the starter. Photo ES-22
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Installing the Starter (Response, Bigfoot, Vanguard2 & Vanguard)
1. Mount the starter to the engine. Torque the fasteners to specification referring to the
appropriate Briggs & Stratton Engine manual.
2. Reconnect the power cable to the starter.
3. Reinstall the backing plate.
4. Reinstall the flywheel aligning the keyway of the flywheel with the key installed on
the crankshaft.
Before installing the flywheel, ensure that the inside area containing the magnets is
clean and free of any foreign material or metalic filings. Severe damage can occur to
the flywheel and charging system if this is not observed.