QuestionQUESTION: Engine will not turn over. I started the mower and moved from garage with no problem. I sharpened the blades after remover the spark plug wire. I tried to start the engine and it turned over fine, but I had the spark plug wire off. I reinstalled the wire and tried to start the engine. The starter engages but the engine will not turn. This happened before and I manually turned the fly wheel (top of engine) 1/4 turn and then then the engine would start. Now I am unable to turn the fly wheel by hand. Any ideas?
ANSWER: If you pull the spark plug out, will the engine turn over freely?
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QUESTION: no.
I used a 15/16 socket and turned the engine manually. It finally broke lose. Unfortunately, some copper wires fell from under the flywheel. I think this may be the alternator wiring?
AnswerIt sounds like your stator has come apart. You'll have to pull the flywheel to see exactly what's happened. I have had a few of the Intek engines lose flywheel magnets and destroy the stator.
If you need a parts diagram you can use the parts list at my site, grandjunctionsmallengines.com. Hopefully you don't have a bent crankshaft. I usually recommend replacing the flywheel when magnets come off, and it sounds as if you'll need a stator as well. If you have any questions about it, just let me know. Thanks, PK.
