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    Sep 15, 2007, 03:32 PM
    18hp Briggs Starter Squeals
    I have an older montgomery wards mower and the starter makes a loud squealing noise and does not turn the flywheel.I have sprayed 10w40 around the starter and also tried filing the plastic gear thinking it might be a problem as it showed some wear.This just started occurring and I was wondering is the starter need reapired or replaced or is there something I can do to get it to work correctly.I also noticed that when I lift the top piece of starter the teeth do not reach the flywheel and create a bond as I might expect them to.The oval piece that I see below the spring just spins as well as the top.
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    Sep 16, 2007, 06:32 AM
    Well, the engine can be turned manually can't it?
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    Sep 16, 2007, 10:54 AM
    Yes I can turn the flywheel by hand.The plastic gear does not engage flywheel and the teeth on the gear seem to be about 1/8" below flywheel.It seems as if it don't pop up high enough and the starter just makes sqealing noise.
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    Sep 16, 2007, 11:29 AM
    Remove the starter, carry it to your local small engine shop, and let them test it for you there.
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