tecumesh 13.5 wont start, seems like not enough power to spin fly wheel

[gahanson57]

tecumesh 13.5 wont start, seems like not enough power to spin fly wheel. Replaced starter last year, but teeth look chewed up . I have to jump start it as battery not enough to turn it over. But kind of spins half a turn and stops, turn key off and back on , same thing arrggg, turns about a turn and stops. Any suggestions
Murray 42 Rider.

 

[MRCo.]

Test and charge your battery first. If not it might be valve adjustment or a worn cam not giving decomp.

 

[Rivets]

Also, if the teeth on the starter gear are chewed up, they will be contributing to the problem. Not the cause, but not helping.

 

[AnthemBassMan]

If it does that with a good battery, then definitely check the valve clearance. Classic sign that makes people think their battery or starter is bad...

L8R,
Matt

 

[Mikel1]

I would have the battery tested unless you have recently gotten a new battery.