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    RH120 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    May 14, 2012, 05:50 AM
    Problem briggs &stratton engine
    I have no spark,, motor will not start.
    Need a procedure to check out electrical system.
    What steeps do I take.
    This is a 2 cyl. Vanguard motor
    When I put it away last year it worked.
    This year went to start it no spark.
    I am stuck.
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    crigby Posts: 4,343, Reputation: 107
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    Jun 28, 2012, 12:33 PM
    Hi,
    Check around the governor linkage/control plate to make sure that the ground switch is not contacted by the linkage. Be my guess that the ignition is grounded all the time.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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