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    lucky013 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 14, 2010, 10:25 AM
    I have an ACE riding lawnmower, couple years old, won't even crank. 16.5 hp, I/c.
    I recently acquired a riding lawnmower from my father. It worked for him, and since I've had it, worked for me twice. When starting up, it gives a little trouble cranking, but after a few attempts, starts up and no troubles since then.

    However, yesterday, I tried to start it up, it tried to crank over once or twice, then stopped, and now does nothing at all. Not a peep out of it except a clicking noise when I turn the key. I took the battery (brand new as of three weeks ago) to an autoparts store and it tested just fine. I even tried to jumpstart it when my car, but nothing budged. I bought a new spark plug, but overall, nothing has made a dent in the problem.

    Can anyone help?
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    Jun 15, 2010, 09:36 AM

    Hi,
    Check to make sure the pinion on the starter is not wedged in the ring gear. It can be freed by turning the engine backwards by hand.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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