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**octaneman** · 05-28-2009, 12:29 PM

Hi savdbigrace

The recoil is from the flywheel key that is shearing off slowly, I had the same problem with my own mower until the key broke off completely and it nearly tore my arm off when I tried to start it. The recoil is due to the timing being off when you try to start the engine. When the key breaks off completely, you will not be able to start the mower and it will be worse than what it is now. Best solution is replace the flywheel key, with the proper tools you can do this yourself.

05-28-2009, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
octaneman Mentor Home Support, Gearhead Automotive Center Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 545 OS: WINXP	Re: Craftsman start pull - very hard recoil prob. Hi savdbigrace The recoil is from the flywheel key that is shearing off slowly, I had the same problem with my own mower until the key broke off completely and it nearly tore my arm off when I tried to start it. The recoil is due to the timing being off when you try to start the engine. When the key breaks off completely, you will not be able to start the mower and it will be worse than what it is now. Best solution is replace the flywheel key, with the proper tools you can do this yourself.