I was mowing and shutoff the mower to get off and move some stuff. When I got back on and tried to start the mower it now just whines when I turn the key. Does this sound like the starter went out all of a sudden or might it be something else? This is a PowerPro 42inch cut with the Briggs and stratton engine.

Barney, October 2007

where is the alt. on the powerpro riding mower

jim, April 2010

I suggest a weak battery. Since you were using it, the alternator output is probably low, otherwise the battery would be kept charged.

Phil Saunders, November 2007