Tecumpise Problem

jacko · 2007-06-08T22:23:57+00:00

I recently inherited a lawn mower with a 3.5 Tecumseh 4 stroke. I tried to start it and it kicked back hard. First time it busted the pull cord. Second time it nearly pulled my finger off.I was sure that the flywheel key was sheared off and the timing was off, but I checked that and that's not it. I reset the air gap on the coil and still the same.I did get it to start a couple of times and it runs great . Shut it off and try to restart and the dam thing kicks back and yanks the pull cord out of my hand violently.Any suggestions?

Jun 08, 2007 27 Replies

Rate this thread:

jacko 19 years ago

Vote

jacko 19 years ago

Vote

Meat Plow 19 years ago

Starting it without a blade is like starting a big chainsaw without a compression release.

Vote

pheeh.zero 19 years ago

Vote

jacko 19 years ago

Vote

jacko 19 years ago

Vote

Don Young 19 years ago

I count the day lost when I don't learn something new.

Don Young

Vote

Harry K 19 years ago

reply. No you're not in a kill file. I had a seniors moment

You lose: 72

Harry K

Vote

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required