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    Bullshooter Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 4, 2008, 07:16 AM
    Mower will not start
    I have a Troy Bilt push mower that will not start. Gas is good. Spark is good. When pulling on the rope, I'll get it to pop a little, but that's it. :)
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    Jun 4, 2008, 07:39 AM
    Is the choke closing?
    How is the air cleaner?
    Can you start it without the air cleaner installed?
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    Jun 5, 2008, 07:55 PM
    Sounds like a flywheel key to me. Check that.
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    Aug 28, 2008, 03:20 PM
    I think the mowermans right sounds like the flywheel key
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