I have a powertorque mower sitting outside that currently has no blade carrier fitted. If I try the pull starter I get the exact same description as you are saying Pau13z, If I pull the starter slowly it will rotate, but if I go fast it will lock up like a car seat belt.
Hi Converse and thanks for everyone's replies.
I fitted the blade carrier and the engine rotated normally and I got it to fire. So it looks like the issues in this case were the plate not being in the starter, the flywheel weight being loose, and the blade disc not being on.
Thanks for everyone's help :-)
Cheers,
pau13z
