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    Sep 16, 2010, 06:42 AM
    My Sears 18.5 lawn tractors barely turns over with new battery. Smoke from starter.
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    Sep 16, 2010, 11:58 AM

    Pull spark plug see if its turns easy,if so check your valve clearance.
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