On Jul 16, 2010, at 5:57 PM, Wayne wrote:
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> Is there any chance I damaged the engine? Is it ok to start it with the
blade off, just to see if it runs ok? (don't know if it depends on the blade
as a flywheel, or needs it as a load.)
It's fine to start without the blade. If it doesn't start, you likely sheared
the key that keeps the flywheel (with the magneto) aligned to the crank.
Replaceable, but the flywheel can take some persuading or special tools to
remove.
jim
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