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Engine runs backwards?

Engine runs backwards?

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Old 05-15-11, 02:15 PM
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Engine runs backwards?
What would make an engine run backwards? This Tecumseh engine...I prime the carburetor, and give a tug on the rope, and the engine about rips my arm off. What is going on? Mike K.
 
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Old 05-15-11, 03:25 PM
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If this is a mower engine you must have the blade installed. But most likely the flywheel key is sheared making the timing off firing the spark too soon and thus the kick back.

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Old 05-15-11, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by aj-allen View Post
If this is a mower engine you must have the blade installed. But most likely the flywheel key is sheared making the timing off firing the spark too soon and thus the kick back.

AJ
+1 you'll shear the key by trying to run with no blade and then even with blade on you'll get that kick. been there, done that.
 
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