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Finally got my part today as I was told it was out of stock for a while!! Anyway here is a photo of the part and I have removed the old one except for the wire going under the flywheel as I am not sure if I cut this completely off or do I have to attach it the new wire I have been supplied? I presume I just cut it off but I thought I had better check first, Just a quick note to Nigel thanks for the great photos your machine looks fantastic

Thanks again for your guidance I have now ordered the part which should be here next week. Once I have got it I will follow your advice and fit it and hopefully get it running. I will post some photos and report on how I get on later.

Many thanks for the advice I will follow your lead and do the same.Did you have to set up the feeler gauge gap up to the same point? or just do it by eye?

Actually found some time today to try and locate a replacement coil a magnitron variant and after contacting B&S this is what they suugeested The original coil is http://www.briggsandstrattonparts.co.uk/briggs-and-stratton-armature-magneto-298968 and the Magnitron Version they recommend is this http://www.briggsandstrattonparts.co.uk/briggs-and-stratton-armature-magneto-398811 Before I order it Has anyone fitted one of these? and are they difficult to set up? The engine details are Model 170702, Type 5638-01, Code 80082211 Many thanks

I have now removed the air filter assembly and gave the carburettor a bit of a clean up. I think I found the kill wire? (see photos) and it sits under the coil. Presumably I need to remove the coil to access further but I cannot see any breaks in the wire. But I like the idea of the BS Magnetron coil rather than having to remove the flywheel. I am going to check the BS page for testing. as mot sure how this kill switch works. I thought the engine once running was shut down via the fuel valve?

Just a quick update as I managed a quick look at the Hayter yesterday and I couldn't see a kill switch let alone points LOL!! On the handlebar there is only the clutch cable release handle and the govenor speed controller. Which shows choke slow and fast speed setting. I will take another look later today and clean up around the carb and maybe I will see a bit more

Thank you for the information and yes it has an original rubber plug cap I will check the kill switch and the kill wire once I have cleaned it up a bit, but I like the idea of the coil update as it seems to save of hassle in the future. I will update the post once I have had a go at it

Thank you so much for the great advice and help I will certainly be putting it to good use later this week

I have just gotten hold of one of these with a 7HP B&S engine. I was told it was a runner but when I tried starting up found that it had no spark. Someone here mentioned that its normally a spark plug cap thats the culprit and not the the coil pack nut whats the best way to check both?? Can the plug lead be separated from the coil pack?? I have removed and tested the plug and that is ok and I even have a spare new one. I have removed the top cover and so far the only numbers I can find are these AT3600and M275CC The carb as you can see in the photos is pretty manky!! and of course No manuals so any help or advice would be most welcome