Hello all,
So i purchased an almost new (like 4 months old) Ariens Deluxe 30 for only $500 this weekend from someone. It's vitually in perfect shape with almost no signs of wear. Downside, can't get it to start. I think it's because the starting key is missing. Can someone tell me what this key is suppose to look like? The slot for the key isn't a normal slot I shaped slot. Instead, it looks like a capital I (or I guess a wide "H" on it's side) shaped slot (see below for crude illustration). It's currently in the "up/verticle" position. The engine is a Briggs and Stratton Snow Series 1450. Can someone help me out and tell what this key is suppose to look like? Does anyone know of anything like a key with an I shape? I think that's all it will take to start the engine but not sure.
If no one knows, is there a way to open up the cover and change the position of the switch/key so that I can start the machine anyways?
Thanks in advance for your help.
midfi
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