is the bolt under the recoil starter reverse thread???
Anybody know?
Getting ready to install offset flywheel key and dont have the manual---this bolt is pretty tight and dont want to snap

 

I just checked Kawi's web site where they have all the parts break-out diagrams and looked your Prairie 360 up. I see the bolt your talking about but they dont mention if it's reverse thread or not. I would think there is a real good chance that it is reverse thread but I'm no expert.

 

Thanks Mark, bit that was the first thing I did also. I put the impact gun on low and tried and it still did not budge---I think I will wait to hear from someone who has done a 650 or 700 before I try mine again.

Hope somebody answers cause I'm dying to see what that key does

 

C'mon someone surely has pulled this bolt out or has a service manual ??
The 650 and 700 Prairie are the same as the 360.

Sure could use some help

 

If you are talking about the one bolt that holds the recoil starter pulley (six fingered plate thingy) on the crank shaft, the book does not say right or left hand thread. therfore it is a right hand bolt.

You might try gentle heat on that bolt, then proceed with the impact. Don't go anywhere near red hot, because you will relieve the bolt's hardness and reduce it's grade rating. Just warm it up. It isn't rusted. It proly has loctite on it. Heating it will make it a little longer and soften any thread locker.

Good luck. The man that is cautious about loosening a bolt is a lot smarter than one that goes and breaks off a bolt that goes into the crankshaft (big Doh!).

 

NYROC you are my HERO

Will post back after key insert to keep updated.