Sorry, spelling error. The bail is the lever that you pull back to disengage the engine brake and the grounding wire, ie: it is part of the deadman switch that shuts down the engine and blade when it is released.
mower hard to turn over after 6 months
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sgkent
Lawn Addict
by a borescope on Amazon and take a look inside the cylinder to see if it is rusty. That is where I might start. Next I would pull the starter assembly off and the spark plug out, then see if it spins freely with that. If it has electric start, also make sure the starter is not hung. Make sure no mice have built a nest, and no lines, ropes etc., are wound around the crankshaft.