"cj" wrote in message
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my 42" MTD mower with a 17hp. motor won't turn over..new starter, new
battery. when i turn the key it seems like the battery doesnt have enough
'umph' to get the motor spinning...i have the correct cold cranking amps
for the size motor.also, am i correct in assuming that when the motor is
running that the battery is getting charged. the mower is about 4 years
old..
thanks, cj

Maybe dead battery, or bad starter. Try jumping it, or pull the plug and see
if it will turn over without compression