Stuck Flywheel on John Deere 180

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pjmcintosh54

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• Aug 7, 2011 / Stuck Flywheel on John Deere 180

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My flywheel gets stuck and so I can't get the mower to start. It will only make a clicking sound. I had the starter rebuilt, so it isn't the starter. You can move the flywheel by hand.

Any thoughts for a cheap fix?

 

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• Aug 7, 2011 / Stuck Flywheel on John Deere 180

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If you can turn it over with the flywheel it's something to do with the starter system. The first thing I would check would be the battery cables. You can test them with a volt meter or take them off and check both ends. Next thing would be check the starter solenoid and there again you would need a voltage tester.

 

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Checked the solenoid, it is fine. We just rebuilt the starter thinking that was the problem. The flywheel turns, but very difficult. Anything else?

 

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We can't turn (start) the tractor by turning the flywheel. It's really difficult to turn so what I was saying is that it turns, albeit very difficult.

 

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• Aug 7, 2011 / Stuck Flywheel on John Deere 180

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Have you pulled the spark plug and check if the clynder isn't full of oil or gas?

 

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• Aug 8, 2011 / Stuck Flywheel on John Deere 180

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Hey there - WELCOME to LMF!

I moved your thread to the John Deere Forum. :smile: