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Oren[_2_] · 20-08-2009, 09:40 PM posted to alt.home.lawn.garden

On Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:21:47 -0400, wrote:

On Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:28:32 -0700, "Pat" wrote:

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On Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:31:16 -0400, wrote:

Right now, it is some 4 hours later - the battery reads 12.3V and the
mower starts, but with its usual reluctance.

It sounds to me like the engine turns over tougher than it should, or
the starter is inefficient for some reason.

Hmmm I wonder if a new starter would improve things. No idea what
that'll cost.

Thanks for suggestion.

Duke

Also check the solenoid and all connections.

Will do.

Lightning last evening knocked out my central A/C and the whole
furnace in general so now I have more pressing trouble. Woe is me.

Thanks

Duke

I read the thread and I also thought about the starter. Called a
"dragging starter"?. It may need new bushings or other work. I've bad
problems with car starters that were shorting out.

Perhaps pull the starter and jumper to the battery and see if she
spins nicety-nice.

YMMV