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Re: briggs stratton 12.5 hp

mowernut #12171 15/05/09 04:58 PM

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Sydney, NSW, Australia

Bruce

Repair Junkie

Jay,

Have you checked the flywheel key as they are alloy and tend to shear which throws out timing making them hard to start.

Regards,

Bruce

Please do not PM me asking for support. Post on the forums as it helps all members not just the individual.

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briggs stratton 12.5 hp	mowernut	15/05/09 03:26 AM
Re: briggs stratton 12.5 hp	Bruce	15/05/09 05:58 AM
Re: briggs stratton 12.5 hp	mowernut	16/05/09 04:00 AM

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