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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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78 shovel,stroker kit,when i kick it over many times&it won't start it pukes oil out overflow.no electric start ,any ideas??? thanks.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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has it been sitting for a while?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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Sumping.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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Try this , it's a common problem .

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/tech-...ll-repair.html
 
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