Is the blade clutch out on my 14sb?

[whisperbow]

I just took out my mower and pulled the rope but it barely pulled. I read a thread about possible clutch problems and the person said he could lock down the clutch lever and it would start but mine won't. I have watched utubes to replace the clutch but before I do, I would like to know if the motor will turn over and start with the clutch removed, assuming it is a clutch problem. I am trying to verify if this is the problem.Just joined the forum and would like some advise.
Si

 

[7394]

Welcome....

 

[upupandaway]

I just took out my mower and pulled the rope but it barely pulled. I read a thread about possible clutch problems and the person said he could lock down the clutch lever and it would start but mine won't. I have watched utubes to replace the clutch but before I do, I would like to know if the motor will turn over and start with the clutch removed, assuming it is a clutch problem. I am trying to verify if this is the problem.Just joined the forum and would like some advise.
Si

Would u clarify- is it hard to pull start? Sqeeze the bar but not engage the blade and it is easy to pull\start.
Yeah, it will run with the clutch removed.

 

[JoeM(GA)]

Kinda sounds like the bearing in the BBC lower half is locked up and it’s trying to turn everything with brake on