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I bought a wood chipper with a 5hp B&S motor and when I pull the pull starter it back fires a flame out the exhaust and wont start.

What causes this? I googled some things but didn't find any real good answers.

For us to help you properly go read the following thread

http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/site-discussion/36288-how-do-you-change-muffler-belt.html

It sounds like a valve problem. The very first thing is check your valve adjustment.

reynoldston said:

It sounds like a valve problem. The very first thing is check your valve adjustment.

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OR flywheel key.

Walt Conner