I have a Craftsman Lawn Tractor model no. 917.272751. I have put new belts,blades,spark plug,gas filter,air filter,battery, solenoid and 3 new starters. It will not start. If I keep trying to start it burns the starter up. If I hand turn the motor backward a few times it will start right up. Why?

I have a Craftsman Lawn Tractor model no. 917.272751. I have put new belts,blades,spark plug,gas filter,air filter,battery, solenoid and 3 new starters. It will not start. If I keep trying to start it burns the starter up. If I hand turn the motor backward a few times it will start right up. Why?


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It sounds like the starter gear is jamming up on the flywheel and binding the starter. I don't know what engine is on this unit, but it could be a valve adjustment if it's an OHV motor.

It sounds like the starter gear is jamming up on the flywheel and binding the starter. I don't know what engine is on this unit, but it could be a valve adjustment if it's an OHV motor.
It ia a 18.0 HP Briggs & Stratton

It sounds like the valves have to be adjusted to the proper clearance.

It sounds like the valves have to be adjusted to the proper clearance.
You have been so much help. Thank you

Yep, the valves are out of adjustment probably.

Yep, the valves are out of adjustment probably.
Thank you