The mower will not start unless you put the blade engage on and off several times. There is a lot of slack in the blade engager. How do I get to this to tighten, since that appears to hinder the starting ability?

jonesy, June 2008

when i turn the key i only hear a clicking noise it and it wont start

eddie, May 2013

wont start,new battery,all connects are clean,blade engage in off,belts are good,trying to start it the flywheel will go around real slow,its like the battery dont have enough juice to turn it over,under deck is clean as a pin,please help

herman bonnett, October 2008

There will be an inhibitor switch to prevent starting while blade is engaged. It could be that the switch contacts are dirty. Try spraying with WD40 or switch contact cleaner and make sure the wiring connections are clean and secure.
Also check that the switch is being properly actuated by the mechanism ( often a simple tag on the lever shaft). You can check the wiring from the switch by joining the two wires together. If the engine then cranks, switch is problem. If doing this make sure blade is DISENGAGED!

Mr. Toad, July 2008