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    Mar 25, 2015, 06:09 PM
    Craftsman tiller motor help
    I bought a craftsman tiller. Here's theinfo on it. 7.0 hp 17" ohv dual rotaing tie "drt" model # 917.296040 . Rigs motor. If it will cost more to fix could anne tel e here I could find a replacment motor at . Or just buy a new tiller? For under $40 dollars and I am not sure if the motor is locked up or if something else mite be wrong. Whin I try to pull the crank rop it doesn't move . I called sears and they gave me a price of a new moter of $402.10 and $9.99 shipping. But was wanting to know if maybe something else maybe stopping from turning? Not even sure how old it is can someone help pz
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    Mar 26, 2015, 02:04 AM
    Hi demonpup and welcome, have you taken the top off to make sure it's not the starter rope fouled up? Check if the flywheel will turn by hand.
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