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    thesis338 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 3, 2009, 08:39 PM
    Snowblower Electric Start
    Hi
    I have a Tecumseh engine on my snowblower. When I tried to start it using electric starter, the motor would just rotate without the engine starting. I took the motor out and found that the gear is broken -- with all the fins gone. I got new gear. However, before I put the motor with new gear in the machine, should I grease the gear? If yes, what type of grease should I use?
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    Jan 3, 2009, 08:49 PM

    No grease. You don't want it to hang up.
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    Dec 14, 2013, 09:22 AM
    My snow blower elecric start is dead. Before I replace it how do I know if my engine is not dead also?
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    Dec 14, 2013, 06:48 PM
    Hi,
    Turn the ignition to the On position and then attempt to start it with the manual starter. Use spray carb cleaner, just a bit in the throat of the carb, if necessary, to do this.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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