04-09-2007, 12:53 AM
If that motor has a reverse on it put it in reverse and pull the start rope. That should turn it backwards. What that can do is if it is a turned bearing rotate it back into place. Allowing you to start the engine normally. It it does free itself I WOULD NOT start the engine. I would take it directly to a repair shop for warranty work. It would mean the bearing wasn't seated properly, or the wrong tourque was applied to the bearing cap. Either way it is a factory defect and should cover it.
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