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Old 08-30-2007, 10:52 PM
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has any1 tried breakn in the new 18 tz tx yet , u know , the pull start version ? i tried to start mine tonight , first tank , the pinch is so tight it getts stuck top dead center every 2 pulls .....i gotta blister started now . i really dont like bump boxes , to much more stuff to haul around , but can u start a pull start motor , with a bump box , with the pull start still on it ??
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Old 08-31-2007, 06:02 AM
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Default RE: new pullstart 18 tz ??????

Yes you can use a starter box for that pull start motor but you could have also used a heat gun to warm the block up a little to loosen the pinch some.
Old 08-31-2007, 08:56 AM
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Default RE: new pullstart 18 tz ??????

yeah its def a pain to break in. i used a hair dryer to heat the block and it helps alot!!!
Old 08-31-2007, 09:54 AM
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do they make a roto-start back for the .18TZ? i got the pullstart for now just because i dont like starter boxes either.
Old 08-31-2007, 06:12 PM
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yeah, i completely forgot to warm it up first [:@]
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Default RE: new pullstart 18 tz ??????

its because the shaft bends upwards when its cold, and when u get it runniing, it straightens out, its in the manual.

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