Posted: 9/13/2011 1:53:14 AM EDT
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The starter on my John Deere lawn tractor is not working properly.
When I turn the key to start it the gear that is supposed to engage the flywheel doesn't seem to engage. I can see it move out on the shaft but it doesn't seem to be moving out far enough. There seems to be a light dusting or rust on the cross hatch patterned grooves on the shaft which seems to make the gear sluggish to move out and back on the shaft. Should I try spraying something on the shaft/gear to try and loosen up whatever may be rusty? Could it be a bad connection somewhere in the electrical circuit? Do I just need a new starter? Thanks for any help. I am also cross posting this in the Cars+Bikes section. |