Webb mower help please

[Mick]

Have you checked and cleaned the points behind the flywheel? They can very often lose their spark when not used for long periods.

[Frantic fox]

Does that mean I need to remove the flywheel? Because I've no idea how to do that,
Is it threaded or pull off? As I really don't fancy breaking it lol not after all the work I've put in already.
Cheers

Andy

[Mick]

Andy, yes you have to remove the flywheel. Do you have a hammer?

Although it has a key the flywheel sits on a taper.  If you unscrew the starter clutch again, and remove the domed washer.  Then looking at the flywheel face on, if you turn the flywheel so it's set like this image.



You'll see the key and keyway is away from the arrow in the pic.  Where the arrow is pointing give it a sharp blow with said hammer while holding the flywheel with your left hand. It should come off without issue.

[Frantic fox]

Mick I'm looking forward to giving it a good smack tomorrow lol, it is frustrating, but I'm learning as I go,
The smaller lawnmower engines like a Mountfield are so easy to repair, but this is way past my skill set, with help from you like this put my mind at ease.

Once it's off I will give it a clean and see what happens. Didn't want to give in to easy yet.

Cheers

Andy