T-816 AC, 1690437

[BLT 718]

I have inherited the above. The engine , Briggs twin 16, is free and feels like good compression both sides. The starter is stuck and needs to be removed. Can I remove it by taking off the tins or does the engine need to be lifted off? I think I know the answer, but tossing out the question anyway. Who knows, I might have missed a step. Thank for your interest and as a fondly missed past member, Roy would say. "Carry on".

[Chris727 2,016]

Just remove the blower shroud and the left side tins, and you should be able to get a wrench in there to remove the starter.

[JohnMBerst 36]

As noted, remove the top shroud, and left side tin. It's a bit tight, but you can wrench the two mounting bolts under the flywheel. After it is out, take one bolt and grind a bit off the end, .060, and will help in fitting back under the far mount when you reinstall. If you need a hand let me know. Have a bit of practice on the 6516 and 6216....

Also under the flywheel, there is a domed area, which helps to remove bolts and starter. Might have the turn and center over the starter mounting area.

Good luck.

[steve-wis 637]

Agree with John and Chris. I think you will like the T816, Bob. Mine is my primary tractor for heavier jobs, like tilling, snow blowing, dirt pushing, etc. I really like the Vari-drive on mine.

Good luck with it!

Steve

[BLT 718]

Got it running and it ended up with my neighbor. He has done me favors and was hurting for one. It still needs a good cleaning , but the engine really sounds good. I have seven tractors in my back yard and that's enough.

[tadams 988]

Never enough, way till that great deal you can't pas up come along there will be 8