Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): tractor mower wont start, overhead valve engines, horizontal shaft

Question
My Master Craft 42 in cut.  Model # 136M673G054 will not start.   The starter turns but the teeth are probably broken, no longer spins the engine.  I could manually spin the engine a bit and it would catch and start but no longer.  How can I order the part the starter spins?
I don't have the book for the engine anymore.
thanks, Alice

Answer
Hello Alice:

Thanks for Sending the Mower Model Numbers. This is a 1996 Model Mower. However, the MTD Breakdown for this Mower Does Not Show the Engine or the Engine Model. Send me the Model and Type or Spec Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. The Model Numbers May be Stamped Into the Blower Housing (metal engine cover) Above the Spark Plug. Many horizontal shaft, overhead valve engines have these numbers stamped into the OHV rocker cover. However, on certain overhead valve powered generators, the equipment manufacturer installs a decorative chrome rocker cover OVER the Briggs cover. If your engine has a decorative cover, it may be necessary to remove it in order to locate the Model, Type, and Code. You can Also Use this Site Addy; http://www.briggsandstratton.com/maint_repair/BS_modeltypecode.pdf for Assistance in Locating the Model, Type and Code Numbers of the Engine. Thanks.

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John

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John