Can the magnets be replaced on the back of a flywheel for a small gas engine?

Question

Can the magnets be replaced on the back of the flywheel on a gas engine that uses a stator or is the only option to replace the flywheel. It is on a 25hp Kohler electric start.

Answer 1

I usually don't take chances of epoxying magnets back on.. Replace flywheel.. Too much of a chance of it exploding in operation! Remember, it turns about 3,600 rpm in normal operation (Mowing,etc)

Answer 2

I would also recommend you stick with regular gas and a product called StaBil which prevents gas from getting stale and varnishy when the mower is stored or unused for long periods. Old gas can get varnishy within a month, doesn't ignite as well, can gum up and clog the passages in the carb which can cause hard starting...might be time to rebuild it or replace.Try adding a fuel system cleaner like Gumout to clean out any deposits/varnish. Do you currently drain the gas for storage or use Stabil product? Does the motor have a primer bulb for starting? A bad primer bulb diaphram can cause problems. Priming the engine adds a little fuel to the carb throat for starting rather than waiting for it to be sucked out of the fuel bowl under vacuum. Check the choke linkage/operation...always start with choke closed unless engine is warmed up. Take off the air filter and observe how the choke operates....make sure it closes fully. And yes...worn rings/low compression can also cause hard starting/running issues.

Answer 3

question where can we bye a magnets i missing some on kohler flywheell

Answer 4

Replace the flywheel as it is balanced

Answer 5

If the magnets are giving you problems, have you tried to steel wool them clean and get the rust off? I've had luck doing that before. Good luck

Answer 6

Fordman has a good answer, otherwise change it.