the fly wheel and the starter. It starts but when the starter pops up to turn the fly wheel, it stops and wants to turn backwards??
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The MTD model number can be found on your equipment`s identification tag, located in one of several places on your machine. This tag is approximately 2“ x3“ in size and also includes the product name, customer service address, and phone number.
The Model number is eleven characters long and is printed on the left side of the Product Identification Label. Characters can include numbers, letters or hyphens.
What year was my equipment built? The 5th character of our 11 character product serial numbers will indicate the last number of the year that it was manufactured. Since 5th character in the example is a 4, the year of manufacture would be a year ending in 4.
Riding mower model and serial number plate is located on the underside of the seat.
John Deere is made by John Deere. There are several hundred names that can be found on the side of an MTD product, but MTD does not make any AYP, Noma, Dynamark, or Sears product.
MTD Products Inc. Valley City, Ohio, U.S.
MTD stands for “month to date.” It`s the period starting from the beginning of the current month up until now … but not including today`s date, because it might not be complete yet.
To determine the year of manufacture for a tractor with a six digit number use the following formula. Take the first and the fourth digit, and subtract three to get the year. For example, the serial number of 395602 would be: 36-3 = 1933.
The engine serial number is on a metal plate attached to the block, typically found on the left-hand side of the engine. The position of the engine plate varies across different engine series.
A manufacturer serial number is a unique code a manufacturer assigns to a specific product during production.
Model number means a combination of letters, digits, or characters representing the manufacturer, brand, design, or performance of an appliance.

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How do you remove the ignition coil? I can remove the bolt quite easily, but how do you remove the post which secures the other end of the coil?
ANSWER : Would of been very helpful if you would of mentioned the engine you are working on… model/serial numbers would of been even better !!!

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158 series Mower starts but stops running .Do filters need changing ?
ANSWER : It probably wouldnt hurt to replace filters and clean carb that should fix the problem

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MTD Yard Machine CD000147 6HP 21 inch ..The problem is “Cannot pull the starter string for start. The string or engine stuck to pull the starter. We didn’t use it for the whole winter.
ANSWER : The operator presence bail must be in the run position to release the flywheel brake. If you can’t pull the rope with the bail in the run position, your rope is fouled. You will have to remove the shroud and take it to a repair shop.

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Yard machine 16.5 will turn over but not start
ANSWER : Squirt some staring fluid into it star if not check for spark if sparking need to rebuild dirt in it or water in gas if not sparking check fuse or switch behid dash

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I charged the battery on my yard machines 12.5 riding mower but when I tried to start it I get nothing. The lights don’t even come on in the accesory position
ANSWER : Sounds like a dead battery.if it’s more then 1-2 years old time to get a new one.also check the fuse in the line close to the start relay.

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Why is the engine cutting out after a few minutes of running and hard to restart.
ANSWER : Would most likely be to a loss of spark or
the ignition coil is being grounded out, like
your turning it off (loose coil ground wire touching
somewhere)

Sloppy work prior to having the problem

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I need a free manual for an MTD push mower 55 I/C 21 inch cut
ANSWER : Here’s the link to the MTD Owner’s Manual Page – Just type in your model # and go!http://www.mtdparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/OperatorManualView?storeId=10101&catalogId=19502&langId=-1I appreciate positive feedback if this is helpful. Thanks.

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How to remove the fuel tank – Yard Machines MTD Gold 20 HP Lawn Tractor 13AX915T004
ANSWER : Drain tank at petcock, open hood, remove and cap fuel line, remove four mounting bolts.Llift tank from engine compartment

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