Craftsman DYT 4000 won't turn over even with a new battery

draperk2004

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  • / Craftsman DYT 4000 won't turn over even with a new battery
I have a craftsman DYT 4000 that won't turn over even when I know my battery is completely charged. It seems like the starter doesn't have enough power to crank it. Every once in a while if I turn the key and then use my hand it will turn over to the point where it will start, but it used to start up just fine. If I turn the key for too long, the starter will start to smoke. Anyone know if I need a new starter or cylenoid? Or has anyone else had this problem. I just don't want to buy a new starter if it is something else.
 

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  • / Craftsman DYT 4000 won't turn over even with a new battery
I have a craftsman DYT 4000 that won't turn over even when I know my battery is completely charged. It seems like the starter doesn't have enough power to crank it. Every once in a while if I turn the key and then use my hand it will turn over to the point where it will start, but it used to start up just fine. If I turn the key for too long, the starter will start to smoke. Anyone know if I need a new starter or cylenoid? Or has anyone else had this problem. I just don't want to buy a new starter if it is something else.

What engine?
If briggs then valve clearance could be tight and not allowing engine go past compression stroke.
 

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  • / Craftsman DYT 4000 won't turn over even with a new battery
Please don't smoke your starter more. Valve adjustment suspect a la Pugaltitude above.
 
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