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    Nov 21, 2012, 11:18 AM
    Tecumseh engine no spark snowblower
    Have a john deere 10/ 32 tecumseh snowblower engine hm100 1599038h 3131d was running last year but now has no spark. What should I check first and so on.
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    Nov 23, 2012, 05:55 PM
    Hi,
    Spark seldom leaves from sitting. Suggest you start looking for a shorting ignition ground wire. Especially if it was stored where there might be mice.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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