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lawnmower stopped suddenly?

Hi ive hit a solid object with my mountfield hp470 mower and it stopped instantly . What is the likely damage to look for. i tried starting it but no luck , the pull cord seemed very tight .
elfy, June 2012
check the key on the flywheel

daz, June 2012
cheers ive checked the blade and its ok there is no visible damage , think it is something internal

elfy, June 2012
turn it on its side , check the blade, is not bent into the body, and that the drive shaft has not snapped,

m, June 2012
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