Sounds like time to get the volt ohm meter out. Check the
volts at the battery, while turning the starter. Jump it to
get the mower running, check the battery voltage with the
machine running. That kind of test. Fairly basic.

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"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