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    jjberg Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 7, 2009, 04:29 PM
    Lawnmower won't start
    We have a 14.5 Craftsman lawnmower. When we turn the key on it just clicks and will not start. At first it tried to start but wouldn't, now it just clicks.
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    Jun 7, 2009, 04:39 PM

    Sounds like the battery might be dead. I'd check that first.

    If this is the first time you have started it this year, then you may need to hook a charger up to it to get it going.
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    Jun 8, 2009, 08:47 AM

    I agree, battery is very low. Charge it but if it still won't start then replacing the battery may be needed.
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