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  • Dec 9, 2010, 04:14 PM
    briarpatch
    Re:Murray lawn tractor with 12.5 hp B&S .
    Starter motor spins but does not engage with the flywheel. The engine does not turn over and the starter just keeps on "singing"anyway. Has a new solenoid and new ignition switch so far, Battery shows 12 volts but may not be delivering the necessary cranking amps to crank over ?
  • Dec 9, 2010, 08:07 PM
    jsfocke
    It sounds like a starter problem. It is probably the plastic gear on the starter. If the starter has a black plastic cover over the top of it you can remove that and watch what happens when you try to crank it over.
  • Dec 10, 2010, 05:39 PM
    crigby

    Hi,
    Could be the battery connected backwards.
    Peace,
    Clarke
  • Dec 13, 2010, 07:06 AM
    briarpatch
    Comment on jsfocke's post
    Good answer , easy fix and since new gear and retaining cap cost less than $5 easy on the wallet as well. Thanks much, Briarpatch

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