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    Oct 4, 2008, 02:36 PM
    Murray 17HP Riding Mower will not start
    The battery is good. I turn the key and nothing happens. What should I check first?
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    Oct 4, 2008, 02:43 PM

    Fuses, Fusible links, power in and out of ignition switch, Power to starter and start terminal, Grounds. Safety switches?
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    Oct 4, 2008, 03:30 PM
    I checked the fuse, OK.

    I connected the terminals on the solenoid and just heard a clund.

    I connected the starter directly to the battery and still just heard a clunk.

    I took the starter out and hooked it to the battery free standing and it spun but made a sound like a bearing going dry and then stopped so I guess the starter is shot.
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    Oct 4, 2008, 04:58 PM

    Doesn't sound good, worst case, you know you will have a good starter. Good Luck.
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