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Old 05-17-2005, 05:50 PM
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OK, fair enough. I wasn't really too specific.

#1 What kind of oil in the crankcase ?

#2 When you start, how much fuel to prime in the petcock ?

#3 The oiler reservoir (clear glass) has 2 places for the oil to go (one to the crankcase and the other one goes in below the carb intake). Importance of these by priority in sight guage ?

#4 Have been told that the old owner used an electric motor (pully was apparently attached to one of the flywheels).. Is this a common occurance? If so, tips on starting please.

#5 Unleaded fuel runs this machine OK (lead additive needed) ?

Sorry to sound like a neophite but I seem to be the one that's gonna have to get this thing rolling. I can make repairs and trace wiring, fix loose soldered joints etc. but I am pretty much in the dark otherwise. I've run Maytags and other old small engines. this one is new to me. Thanks
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