My Eager 1 Craftsman 6.25 HP is working fine. However, while I was using it, the blade hit a hard metal on the ground then the motor suddenly stop. I tried to start again, first it start for a few seconds and it stop. Now I cannot start anymore. Did I damage the motor (Tacumseh engine) when I hit the hard metal? Pls advise...

Eli de Leon, June 2010

I would agree, it may well have sheared the flywheel key, remove the flywheel nut and you will see from the top if the key has moved. The key is alloy and designed to shear to protect the crank

Husqvarna man, June 2010

you might get lucky maby it broke the flywheel key

bubbafw, June 2010