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    Aug 9, 2010, 04:56 PM
    Sears lawn tractor starting problems
    I have a Sears 42 inch lawn tractor. Replaced a dead battery. Now when I turn the key to start I hear a whining noise and engine does not turn over. Any suggestions on a FIX?
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    Aug 9, 2010, 05:24 PM
    Hi! jackmod, welcome to AMHD :)

    Sounds like a worn or broken starter motor gear.
    In order to check you would have to remove the engine covers.

    Tractor & engine numbers would help.
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    Aug 10, 2010, 07:58 AM

    Hi,
    To me it sounds as if you hooked the batttery up backwards.
    Starter will spin no matter which way connected; pinion will not rise to engage the flywheel.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Aug 10, 2010, 05:09 PM

    Thank you. I put the battery i9n the way the old one was but the poles are reversed.

    Jacikmod
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