I'm seeing shiny copper through one of the fields. I'm just gonna use it as parts for the runners.

Mondo, Check on Ebay!!!! Always 1 or 2 on there. Fred

Yup, a bee smoker. It is interesting how it works to quiet a hive full of bees. When smoke enters the hive, the bees' instinct kick in. They precieve it as a dire threat and impending disaster (think forest fire) and scurry to eat any uncapped honey. They gorge just in case the hive will be destroyed and they won't get to eat for awhile and may have to search for another place to rest. After overeating, just like you or I after a Sunday dinner, they become lethargic.

There was very little smoke to be honest. More like dust possibly. Oil level was fine. That was my first thought. It will turn over even with the spark plug disconnected.yet it would only crank around 1 maybe to times then act like it's stuck. I'm thinking about changing out the spark plug today. Other then that the starter does seem to work fine. As soon as I hit the key it is engaging quickly. Just if I keep the key turned to see if the motor will crank over more then once then the starter and power wire gets very hot to the touch. I do have 12.8 volts at the starter from battery. Do you think changing the spark plug would possible help it turn. Wonder if the shafts through the motor could be bent possibly keeping it from turning over smoother?? I cut flat land and have never barreled over anything that could have knocked it out of wacky or loose. Thanks for your response..