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    Apr 6, 2011, 04:26 PM
    My 18.5 Briggs won't start
    Tries to start and back fires sending rotation opposite direction
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    Apr 6, 2011, 04:28 PM

    It may be the key in the flywheel has sheared. Any issues earlier or hit anything with it? This could also be a stuck valve but lets start with checking the key
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    Apr 6, 2011, 05:48 PM
    Yup I checked the key about 35 min ago and it was sheared. I like to never got the flywheel back off. But its off now and will get a new key tomorrow. Thanks
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    Apr 6, 2011, 07:11 PM

    You are welcome anytime
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