Midwest Engine 696537 Lawn Tractor Flywheel Ring Gear OEM Part

Product Details

Genuine Midwest Engine part.

Cross Reference Information

Part Number 696537 replaces AP6131411.

Description

This is an authentic OEM replacement flywheel ring gear for a lawn tractor engine. The flywheel ring gear is responsible for transferring torque to the crankshaft in order to initiate the engine. They are more commonly referred to as starter ring gears. The name flywheel refers to the ring gear's location attached to the flywheel. The flywheel ring gear is driven by a smaller pinion gear. One of the most common reasons for a flywheel ring gear to break is if it is misaligned during general maintenance. If the gear teeth are not set correctly and become mismatched, they will grind against each other and degrade to the point that they no longer work. Alternatively, the gear may not even turn. Therefore, it is important to make note of how the flywheel ring gear is lined up before removing it or making any repairs. The proper setting can also be found in the owner's manual. This replacement flywheel ring gear is compatible with Craftsman lawn tractors and comes sourced directly from Craftsman. This part includes the ring gear, a pinion gear, and the hardware required for assembly. These parts ship as a single unit.