20333 - Instructions

I found the model number of the Briggs & Stratton engine on the inside of the engine housing. Ordered a new starter-rewind unit, as the old cord broke and the thing was well worn. The instructions were clear enough, but to get the old starter off I had to drill out four rivets, which just spin around when you try. I used a hacksaw, chisel, pliers, whatever worked on each rivet; this took a while. When they were finally removed, the new starter pull unit was relatively easy to install with the small nuts and bolts provided. On the Yard Machines log splitter, putting back the engine housing is quite tricky; you have to jostle the thing into place, get the pull handle above the cover and line up the bolt holes.

All the gaskets needed to be replaced on the Briggs 6.75 flathead I was rebuilding. I ported and polished the ports and shaved the eyebrow between the valves and the piston. The gasket set was a perfect fit. It is a monster now. It doesn't sound like a lawnmower engine anymore

I pryed the apart the torsion spring lever from the handle with a large screw driver. It wasn't easy putting it back, but it worked

Tip mower onto side, raising side to be repaired. Empty gas tank if possible or use rags to prevent gasoline drips onto clean surfaces.

Remove wheel using a 1/2" socket.
Remove wheel height assembly with 1/2" socket and open end wrench to hold nut below the deck.
Position new spring arm over the slot on wheel height assembly plate. Check opposite side to verify correct orientation if needed.
Remove plastic cover from old lever using a small flat blade screwdriver. Slip onto new lever.
Replace wheel height assembly.
Replace wheel.