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September 7, 2022 at 8:28 pm #265694
frankr
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    Assuming the compression relief is connected, pull the recoil starter rope out about a foot and hold it there while somebody attempts to run the electric starter.  Will it spin now?  Weak starter or electrical problems if it does.