Hi
my MTD lawn tractor has a 14hp Briggs engine. It has been increasingly difficult to start and now won't crank more than one turn of the engine.
I am using a fully charged car battery.
I have replaced the solenoid.
I swapped the starter motor for a known good one.
If I remove the spark plug the starter turns the engine easily and at reasonable speed.
I have checked the earth is ok.
I disconnected and reconnected all the wires on the starter switch.
I have run out of idea's...any suggestions appreciated.
thanks
Steve
