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Old 04-24-2012, 09:27 AM
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As others have said. Weak comp = bad starter clutch. Replace both and problem solved.
 
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Old 04-24-2012, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Blk and Chrome
The same thing happened to mine more when hot, I changed the comp and the drive was ok, if you do it early enough. You let it go too long and it will just cost more $$$$. The spring is too weak and the mototr backs up pushing it against the drive gear. One thing you can do is to turn the run button and hit the starter right away and don't wait it will help it
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