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Key-flywheel 222698S

Part Number: 222698S
Briggs and StrattonHusqvarnaToroLawn BoyCraftsmanMurray
Availability: Usually ships in 7 - 12 business days
Price: $4.99
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7 - 12 business days

*This part replaces obsolete part #: 4144, 4181, 555054 and 222698.

Product Information
Description:
This is a Genuine OEM replacement part used on a variety of Lawn and Garden equipment. The key helps to secure Flywheel in place. This is a Metal Key and it is Sold Individually.

You would need Pliers to replace this item.
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Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Briggs and Stratton
Husqvarna
Toro
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Products Compatibility

This item works with the following types of products:

  • • Engine
  • • Generator
  • • Lawn Mower
  • • Pressure Washer
  • • Snowblower

Questions & Answers for Key-flywheel


Don't know what size flywheel key to get?
Kristy for model number 216702 asked on 2022-07-24
Hello Kristy, Thank you for your inquiry. We have researched the model number you have provided and show the compatible flywheel key as part# 222698S. It shows the measurements as 0.185 inches wide by 0.142 inches high by 0.554 inches long. We hope this helps and if you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team July 24, 2022
Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You
9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Key-flywheel - 222698S
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, 3 jaw puller
Ran over a tree stump. Lawn mower stopped abruptly. Would not start again. Sheared the shaft key which put the flywheel /magneto magnet out of alignment with the magneto coil
Remove top plastic cover. Remove pull start housing assy. Remove 3 screws holding gas tank and pivoted the gas tank back and out of the way. Removed center bolt on flywheel. Used a 3 jaw puller and remove flywheel. pulled out sheared key and installed new key. reassembled everything. Started right up.
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5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Engine
Parts Used:
Key-flywheel - 222698S
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
1-2 hours
Tools Used:
Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Old engine needs to be started.
1. Checked for spark. None, removed flywheel and cleaned up points.
2. Reassembeld flywheel. Did not tighten enough. Lost key.
3. Start over. Have spark now and engine runs.
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2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Key-flywheel - 222698S
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Wrench Set, A flywheel puller
The flywheel key sheared off.
Remove the cover and the entire recoil starter. Keep the starter assembled. Used a puller to remove the flywheel. Put the key on the drive shaft and aligned it with the slot on the flywheel arbor. Reassemble the starter and the cover.
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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Key-flywheel - 222698S
Crankshaft - 796468
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
More than 2 hours
Tools Used:
Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver
Bent crankshaft
Removed engine, disassembled, and removed crankshaft. Make sure to take pictures as you disassemble to help put back together correctly. Use assembly lube on moving parts. Also replaced the hub and blade for safety reasons.
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Tool Type:
Lawn Tractor
Parts Used:
Key-flywheel - 222698S
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Socket set, Impact
Hard start
Removed top cover and removed flywheel.
Installed flywheel key.
Replaced the flywheel, top cover.
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Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Key-flywheel - 222698S
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Socket set
Mower hit a tree root, flywheel key damaged
Took the top off, took the bolt off the flywheel, sprayed with Wrench liquid left and use a screwdriver to pry the flywheel off. Put the new key in reversed the process. Time to mow!
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Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Key-flywheel - 222698S
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, rubber mallet,block of wood,phillips screwdriver
Flywheel key was sheared in half.
1- Took cover off to access the flywheel,loosen/remove pull rope from hanger & let hang out of the way.
2-Placed block of wood under the cutting blade so it would not spin.
3-Disconnected boot from spark plug.
4-Removed nut that holds flywheel(part that the pull rope spins).
5-Placed nut back on finger tight just above shaft,lightly tapped nut with rubber mallet & carefully pry up flywheel to loosen & pull off with hands.
6-Removed sheared flywheel key from slot on shaft & replaced with new flywheel key.
7- Reverse order to reassemble
8- FYI - Hard part was diagnosing problem..
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Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Key-flywheel - 222698S
Puller-flywheel - 19069
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench
Lawn mower shaft key sheared
Removed outside housing and gas tank. lossened retaning nut pulled fly wheel removed old key. Replaced new key replaced fly wheel other parts. started mower and was done .simple job. could not be happer saved a big repair bill. Sid
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Tool Type:
Engine
Parts Used:
Cap-oil Fill - 281658S
Key-flywheel - 222698S
Seal-oil - 391086S
Seal-oil - 299819S
Filter-a/c Foam - 270093
Cover-air Cleaner - 221468
Support-foam Element - 280001
Gasket Set-engine - 299101
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
motor had set outside for too many years.
I could not repair the motor. The block had 2 cracks 3" long on the corners on the same side.

I will keep the parts, because I have other motors that can use the same parts.
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Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Puller-flywheel - 19069
Key-flywheel - 222698S
Flywheel - 697610
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
30-60 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Flywheel key sheared
1. Removed outer housing, unbolted starter cup.
2. Attached puller and removed flywheel.
3. Aligned flywheel keyway with shaft keyway and inserted the key.
4. Installed starter cup,
5. Tightened flywheel nut to 55 ft/lbs,
6. Installed housing.

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  • Easy fix
    Arrived quickly and fit perfect. Mower runs like new.
    Guest - December 14, 2022 Verified Purchase
    Easy
    Friendly efficient help
    Guest - August 16, 2022 Verified Purchase
    Easy Repair
    as advetised
    Alan - June 28, 2022 Verified Purchase
    Easy repair
    The Woman that helped me was very knowledgeable and helpful, as always the service was very fast. Thank You!
    Steve - December 7, 2021 Verified Purchase
    ENGINE OVERHAUL
    FIT FINE. OVERHAUL COMPLETE. ENGINE RUNS FINE.
    STAN - July 27, 2021 Verified Purchase
    Flyhell puller and keys
    Able to match the parts for my mower. The parts arrived quickly and in good condition. I will continue to use eReplacementParts in the future.
    Guest - April 22, 2020 Verified Purchase
    Make sure to check other web cause found out they where ten dollars higher on most things an no free shipping
    Well I dont think they are a good source ordered over two hundred dollars an was no free shipping most places over a hundred dollars u get free shipping an it took over two weeks to get parts an couple of parts was wrong g so had to order somewhere else
    Guest - January 27, 2020 Verified Purchase
    chainwheel key is a difficult part to find - no problem with ReplacementParts
    product arrived promptly as described and well packaged.
    Guest - May 6, 2019 Verified Purchase
    B&S Spare Parts
    The shipment, although somewhat delayed, arrived in good condition. I disassembled the engine to correct a crankshaft end play concern. It is back together now awaiting Spring for tryout.
    Guest - January 1, 2022 Verified Purchase
    Good response
    This part was a key part of the engine overhaul
    Guest - May 14, 2019 Verified Purchase
    Verified Purchase
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