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    Htioncme Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 19, 2010, 12:56 PM
    Have power all the way to starter and mower still won't start
    Mower barely turns when trying to start acts like in a bind.Motor is good and all safety switches solonoid switch and battery is good.Could there be a problem with key switch? It is a craftsman 917.273351
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    Jul 26, 2010, 01:30 PM

    Hi,
    Somewhere the power is not reaching the motor. Dirty battery terminals and questionable solenoids are the most common culprits.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Jul 27, 2010, 08:05 AM

    You say the motor acts like it's in a bind. Does it turns to a certain point and then stop? If so, this is a common symptom of an engine that needs the valves adjusted.
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