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    Apr 22, 2015, 07:25 AM
    Mtd yardman 16.5hp mower will not start.
    It gets spark and will run for about a second or two and stall. Its getting fuel, so Im wondering maybe the plug gap is bad?
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    May 20, 2015, 08:11 PM
    Check fuel solenoid on bottom of carb.
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