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    Dec 8, 2009, 05:04 PM
    42a707 no spark
    Hi, Have a 2008 Murray that hasn't been started in about a month. Now no spark at all. Put in new plugs with no luck. Mower ran fine when I put it away last. Briggs and Stratton 18.5 Mod.# 42a707. Any ideas? All help greatly appreciated. Turns over no problem. Plenty of gas to plugs.
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    Dec 13, 2009, 10:17 AM

    Hi,
    Does not sound as if it is the engine. I would first try the ignition ground just beneath and to the side of the air cleaner. Probably white or yellow wire and hooks to a spade connector. Unplug it ans see if the engine cranks. If it does it is somewhere else.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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