Thanks for your reply.

I don't 'think' its under warranty as I bought it used from E-bay.

The previous owner had obviously had some problems trying to start it
as the plastic ratchet in the cranking mechanism was worn out and _I_
had to make a new one. Our local 'factory authorized' repair shop told
me that the ratchet was not available.

It does spark when it is hot.

Lewis.

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