Flywheel: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION

STANDARD FLYWHEEL






The standard flywheel is used on the gas engines. The flywheel (3) is a heavy plate bolted to the rear of the crankshaft (1). The flywheel incorporates the ring gear (2) around the outer circumference to mesh with the starter to permit engine cranking. The rear face of the flywheel serves as the driving member to the clutch disc.