About Jason Place Expertise I can help with fuel issues as well as spark issues and various other minor issues people may have with just about any small engine
Experience I have been servicing small engines for ten years now and plan on continuing!
Education/Credentials I have been an apprentice to three other professionals in the field and have since went on my own.
Question This engine sometimes has a kick-back problem when I am trying to start it. It is so bad it is dangerous. My first thought was the timing advance because it also knocks when at low speed under a load. The timing is not supposed to be adjustable but you can get an offset key. I also wonder about the compression release device not working but this thing kicks back really hard and sometimes makes a popping noise I think out of the intake. Can the tinning be wrong due to some problem or do you think the compression release might cause this?
Answer hello Bill,
There could be a couple problems that would cause this.Yes it could be a timing issue? Does it have a keyway that might be bad causing it to be slightly out of time? Another possible cause could be a valve sticking,whether its an intake valve or exhaust valve.I f I were you I would look and see if it needs a new keyway to get it back in time! If that's not it you may have to check the valves? Hope this helps,
Jason
