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The magnetic coil on a Tecumseh engine interacts directly with the engine's flywheel in order to provide for proper motor operation. The distance between the two parts is known as the air gap. An improperly spaced air gap can result in engine failure.
Read MoreA seized snowblower engine causes your snowblower to become completely useless due to its inability to run. Fixing a seized engine requires removing its spark plug, draining the motor of oil and gasoline and inserting engine release/anti-seize solution directly into the engine block.
Read MoreA strong gas smell emanating from a riding mower tank can be the result of a handful of circumstances. Your gas cap or your carburetor may be the source of this smell, there may be a leak in your fuel system, or the gas itself may be "spoiled"
Read MoreThe Cub Cadet series of riding lawn mowers are manufactured by MTD, the same company behind the Yard Man, Yard Machine, Troy-Bilt and Husky brand names.
Read MoreScag mowers are commercial lawn mowers that can provide professional lawn maintenance. The mower may fail to crank and ignite for a number of common reasons, ranging from an old spark plug to an air gap problem between the flywheel and magnetic coil in the engine assembly.
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