I'd want to take one last look at the brake (strap around
the flywheel). To be certain sure. If the brake is
releasing, and the mower is still locked up, then it's
likely not worth fixing.

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"DanG" wrote in message
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Remove the spark plug. See if you can turn the engine with
the
blade, you have much more leverage there. Make sure you do
have
the engine stop disengaged. If the motor is locked up at
this
point, it may have a broken crank or threw the rod or its
cap.
Time to get another.

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