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    Aug 2, 2008, 03:36 PM
    Craftsman mower won't start but turns over
    Have an older Craftsman mower, Briggs & stratton engine, has spark, appeas to be getting fuel, electric start, turns over but won't start. It says have no compression but I can feel the air coming out of the spark plug and carb. Any ideas? The piston appears to be in pretty good shape.

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    Aug 2, 2008, 06:25 PM
    Your safety swicths could be possibly grounding out your mower.

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