Solid state Mick.
I'm not entirely sure which engine is on it, its not  Briggs. The old fella informs me he bought it new 38 years ago!
ill get some more pictures and see if anyone has an engine that may be of the era?

Hi, and welcome to TGMForum.

To be honest I don't know anyone who can do it, I've never had to have this done.  Is this solid state version or a points version?

HI Lads, any one know where I can get a Flywheel re energized?

Got a lovely old Webb cylinder, requires a replacement flywheel or get it magnetized for the old lad down the road. Hes had it 38 years and it looks pristine still.

The Honda Dynamow is my favourite, like riding a dogem great fun.

DYNAMOW

Quote from: Ray Pooley on May 14, 2026, 07:10:45 PM

Quote from: Mick on May 14, 2026, 10:28:27 AMA dob of thick grease on the tip of a screwdriver might be able to grab it if it's not jammed in.

The hole doesn't go anywhere, but best to get it out if possible, in case the bolt hits it and prevents it seating.

Thanks for the response.
I found a pair of tweezers in the medicine cabinet that did the trick.
BTW the key is non magnetic.
Probably because it's on an electric generator.

Briggs & Stratton usually have a Aluminium flywheel key regardless of charging system or not. It's so if the engine comes to a sudden stop (Hitting an obstruction etc) it can shear the key without destroying the crankshaft or flywheel.  I take it your key wasn't sheared?

Quote from: Mick on May 14, 2026, 10:28:27 AMA dob of thick grease on the tip of a screwdriver might be able to grab it if it's not jammed in.

The hole doesn't go anywhere, but best to get it out if possible, in case the bolt hits it and prevents it seating.

Thanks for the response.
I found a pair of tweezers in the medicine cabinet that did the trick.
BTW the key is non magnetic.
Probably because it's on an electric generator.

A dob of thick grease on the tip of a screwdriver might be able to grab it if it's not jammed in.

The hole doesn't go anywhere, but best to get it out if possible, in case the bolt hits it and prevents it seating.

Hayter 13/30 Ride On Mower With 12.5HP Briggs and Stratton Engine

I was refitting the flywheel and the 15mm x 5mm x 4mm key fell into the bolt hole in the crankshaft.

I am assuming the bolthole is blind and going nowhere.

Because it is full of water as rain found its way in there while the bolt was out. (In spite of the numerous tarps over it).

Am I ok to leave it there and buy a new one?

Or do I need to figure out how to pull it out?

I'm going to need a very thing magnetic wand.

All mine are too big.

What do you all think?

Cheers

Dave, I must admit it's a bit fiddley, loads of washers, spacers etc, but just take your time and note down where everything goes.  Oh, and I think I forgot the art about unbolting and removing the height of cut lever, but I'm sure you found that out. Also some have a assist spring under the right hand cover, so you might notice you have a spring dangling.

Good luck with the repair. 

Mick, Thank you for that. Saved me a lot of searching. I thought there might be a Youtube video on this but cant find one. Had a struggle with the frame bolts - one is very difficult to get to - but now hopefully able to remove/swap.