Hard to pull srart

[ddrew]

I have a Duro Max 16hp engine. Of course the pull start is easy to pull when the spark plug is out. When you put the plug in and try to start it there's a really hard spot that makes it impossible too start. Any ideas?

 

[Fish]

Is the plug wet when you remove it?

Does any come out when you pull the rope quickly?

 

[Fish]

Check your oil level, and see if the oil smells like gas.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Give us a back story, has it gotten progressively harder to pull, or just all of the sudden?

 

[ddrew]

I have a Duro Max 16hp engine. Of course the pull start is easy to pull when the spark plug is out. When you put the plug in and try to start it there's a really hard spot that makes it impossible too start. Any ideas?

Give us a back story, has it gotten progressively harder to pull, or just all of the sudden?

All of the sudden

 

[ddrew]

All of the sudden

I pulled the head off and didn't see anything wrong with the push rods or valves

 

[ddrew]

Is the plug wet when you remove it?

Does any come out when you pull the rope quickly?

No the plug is dry and I don't see any coming out when I pull the rope.

 

[Fish]

I am not familiar with the engine.
What are the recommended valve gaps?

 

[ddrew]

I am not familiar with the engine.
What are the recommended valve gaps?

Exhaust .20 intake .15

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Exhaust .20 intake .15

Hope you mean .020 and .015?