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    Apr 17, 2008, 05:33 AM
    I have a Craftsman Lawn Tractor model no. 917.272751. I have put new belts,blades,spark plug,gas filter,air filter,battery, solenoid and 3 new starters. It will not start. If I keep trying to start it burns the starter up. If I hand turn the motor backward a few times it will start right up. Why?
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    Apr 17, 2008, 03:05 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by HOARD3652
    I have a Craftsman Lawn Tractor model no. 917.272751. I have put new belts,blades,spark plug,gas filter,air filter,battery, solenoid and 3 new starters. It will not start. If I keep trying to start it burns the starter up. If I hand turn the motor backward a few times it will start right up. Why?

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    Apr 18, 2008, 02:14 PM
    It sounds like the starter gear is jamming up on the flywheel and binding the starter. I don't know what engine is on this unit, but it could be a valve adjustment if it's an OHV motor.
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    Apr 18, 2008, 06:31 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by SkipB
    It sounds like the starter gear is jamming up on the flywheel and binding the starter. I don't know what engine is on this unit, but it could be a valve adjustment if it's an OHV motor.
    It ia a 18.0 HP Briggs & Stratton
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    Apr 19, 2008, 05:22 AM
    It sounds like the valves have to be adjusted to the proper clearance.
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    Apr 19, 2008, 06:31 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by SkipB
    It sounds like the valves have to be adjusted to the proper clearance.
    You have been so much help. Thank you
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    Apr 19, 2008, 08:09 AM
    Yep, the valves are out of adjustment probably.
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    Apr 19, 2008, 06:21 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by MOWERMAN2468
    Yep, the valves are out of adjustment probably.
    Thank you
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