"AmyB" wrote in message
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Hello friends,

I'm looking for some help with some minor troubleshooting on this old
beast. I believe that the issue is with the recoil starter not engaging
with the crankshaft. I've already removed the flywheel and checked the
flywheel key, it's fine. Removed the cylinder head, rotated the
flywheel and the pistons are all responding as they should.

How many "pistons" does this sucker have ?


It simply seems to be a matter of the recoil starter not catching.

Sometimes the recoil engaging mechanism sticks. Is it clean and lubricated
?
It sounds like you are not feeling the normal resistance when you pull the
rope - is that true ?


I
looked at a diagram of the recoil starter anatomy and all seems to be
well. I looked at a diagram of the crankshaft/flywheel and all seems to
be well there too.

Yes, the recoil is okay, you pull the rope and no problem on that end,
it recoils like it should.

Seems like this should be pretty simple, but this is my first go at a
snowblower repair, so it could be something basic that I'm overlooking.

Thanks in advance,

Amy