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    Sep 26, 2013, 07:31 AM
    I have a Briggs Quantam 5hp on my mower. I can't pull the start cord?
    I was mowing my lawn yesterday and had stopped for a minute, went back to it and couldn't pull the start cord to fire the mower again. The mower's power plant is a Briggs Quantum 5hp. Thanks in advance for the help.
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    Sep 26, 2013, 07:42 AM
    Is there any oil in it?
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    Sep 26, 2013, 09:16 PM
    Hi,
    Pull the spark plug and see if stuff sprays out.
    Peace,
    Carke
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