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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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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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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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.

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It ia a 18.0 HP Briggs & Stratton

It sounds like the valves have to be adjusted to the proper clearance.

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Originally Posted by SkipB

It sounds like the valves have to be adjusted to the proper clearance.

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You have been so much help. Thank you

Yep, the valves are out of adjustment probably.

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Originally Posted by MOWERMAN2468

Yep, the valves are out of adjustment probably.

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Thank you