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My Hydrotek 3005 has, I believe, the 16hp briggs and stratton engine. Anyway It's been hard starting lately, just crankin for a good 5 seconds before fire up. The battery's good, just not sure what else to do.

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2 possibilities:

1, Oil is low or

2. Oil Sensor could be the problem, either change it or remove it and cap it.

I did the same with my Kohler and no longer had the problem. You will need to check your oil level every day though.

I make it a practice to do it the first time I start it everyday.

Rod!~

Edited by Beth n Rod

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Sounds like a tune up to me.

New Plugs - could be dirty and/or out of gap.

New fuel filter and check the line for leaks - if it is not flowing freely the fuel pump could have to work a little harder. Also, if you have a slight leak in the line all the fuel could be draining back to the tank - taking longer for the fuel to get to the engine.

Let us know how you make out.

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