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    Apr 14, 2010, 02:09 PM
    Engine Backfire in 16 horsepower brigs and straten
    I ran the battery down on a 16 1/2 horsepower briggs and straten engine on a sabre riding mower. When I jump started it, it made a loud backfire through the air intake. It ran OK a week ago until I ran out of gas, then it ran real rough. Now it won't start. What is my problem?
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    Apr 16, 2010, 06:35 PM

    Hi,
    It has a sheared flywheel key. Always throttle down the engine before shutdown to prevent it from happening.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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