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    kip c Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 11, 2012, 03:45 PM
    Throubleshooting Troy-Bilt key start mower
    I have a troy built key start push mower, won't start, I tried a new spark plug, and new filter. What else could I try? Thank you for any help you can give.
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    Sep 12, 2012, 05:59 PM
    Hi,
    The first things are to check for fire and fuel. Is it an OHV engine? If so you need to gap the plug at 0.020" to get it to run.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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