Could also be interlocking switches such as neutral / park switch if it's an automatic or clutch switch if manual transmission. If it is an automatic, try starting it in neutral or while moving gear selector.
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I type so slow on this tablet, post is no longer relevant. :)
I'm not in the mountains but my lawnmowers, edger, weedeater, chainsaw, and all other small engines get non-ethanol fuel. Even my truck gets it too. If you are looking for a place to get it, www.pure-gas.org is a good website to help locate it. My commuter car is the only thing I put E10 in...