toro recycler 22 recoil

ab147

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recoil on mower with Tecumseh 6.5 will not pull out when trying to start, but will when spark plug is removed. any ideas? thanks
 

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recoil on mower with Tecumseh 6.5 will not pull out when trying to start, but will when spark plug is removed. any ideas? thanks
Might be hydrolocked. Check oil level. If it is way too high and smells like gasoline, you may have stuck needle valve in the carb and the excess fuel is leaking into the crankcase. The excess fluid will prevent the piston from moving, ie: hydrolock the engine.
 
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