I have a Craftsman 6.5 HP 22" cut push lawn mower that will not crank. I have a pull bar to apply gas to the engine and it appears to be loose. Is there anything that I could do to fix it without a lot of expense?

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Post a link to the mower's break down diagram using the model number: Parts & Accessories | Shop & Find Lawn & Garden, Appliance Parts at Sears PartsDirect | SearsPartsDirect.com (http://www.searspartsdirect.com)

Try this site to get a manual Owner's Manual | Find Product User Manuals - Managemyhome.com (http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/owner_manuals?psid=54057038&sid=PaidSearchxGooglexManuals) You may be able to jury rig a repair because Sears parts do not come cheap.