I know this is an old thread, but hopefully someone can help.

I'm trying to diagnose a freebie lawnmower I got. Craftsman Eager 1 6.5hp self propelled.

I want to take off the gas tank and top shroud to get at the flywheel and see why it doesn't turn with the pull rope, but will turn, stiffly, by turning the blade by hand.

I've removed all screws I can see/find, the top cover is loose, especially at the front, but doesn't seem to want to come off. I suspect it's just a pull off at this point, but don't want to break any tabs or plastic parts (gas tank is plastic) by pulling in the wrong direction or if there's some weird connection I'm missing that's holding it on.

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Thanks.