Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Recently my mother in law gave us a Simplicity 4211 lawn tractor.  She had a new starter put in, new battery.  All the cables are very clean.

After it was delivered, I drove it around the yard some.  Shut it down to do something.  Ten minutes later it does not start.
It kind of makes a medium to high pitch whine.  Anyone have any idea what might be the cause?

Thank you.

Starter is spinning but not engaging the flywheel.  Something is wrong with the starter engagement mechanism.  Pull the starter off to see where the problem is.  Might be a simple need for lubrication or possibly something is broken.  

borat wrote:
Awesome borat.  I will check that.  Hopefully it's a simple fix.

Thank you.

borat wrote:
Borat, just an update.  It was a simple fix.  About half of the gear teeth had been sheered off and it was locking up the flywheel.  A little muscle to unlock it and a new gear fixed the problem.

Thanks again.