All it needs is a spark. Two-stroke engines require that oil be mixed with the gasoline to lubricate internal parts. Four-stroke engines use a fuel-air mixture. Fuel Tank: The fuel tank stores fuel in preparation for mixing by the carburetor and use by the engine. Some fuel tanks are ...
Sometimes the ignition timing can be so advanced, the starter tries to crank the engine to start it, but the advanced spark causes the crankshaft to "kick back." Sometimes if the kick-back is severe enough, the armature in a direct-drive starter motor will bend or break. To fix this ...
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