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    CC 500 starter cord jerks back; won't start any more

    So I bought a used camshaft assembly and see the spring-operated compression release valve. Is there anything tricky about replacing the camshaft? Any tiny parts that tend to fly out or get lost in the engine to watch out for? Thanks!
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    CC 500 starter cord jerks back; won't start any more

    Thanks. I guess it being an MTD engine makes a lot of difference; wondered why the model numbers wouldn't correspond. I didn't realize that it had a compression release lobe on the cam (probably because I was under the impression that it was a Briggs). Got one coming from ebay and so will...
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    CC 500 starter cord jerks back; won't start any more

    I have an old (2006) Cub Cadet CC500 push mower that gradually started dying shortly after starting and then began tearing the starter cord out of my hand and, of course, now won't start. The engine is a Briggs Model 1P70FUA, 173ccs. I have: 1) made sure the flywheel key is not sheared, 2)...
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