Is it safe to crank over an engine for over 2 minutes?

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No! If your engine does not start within 2 minutes under normal circumstances, your engine may be flooded with gas or there is a problem. If you are ever in this situation, there is a serious danger of overheating the starter. Your starter can then break or even catch fire.

Things to look for:

• Electrical Problem (I.E. Spark)
• Not Getting Gas
• Bad Compression
• Valve Adjustment
• Dirty Air/Gas Filter

Starters can retail at over $200.00. Running simple diagnostics can save you a bundle of money in the future.