Hi Guys,
I have a simple MTD push lawn mower (that I use to mow around my shop)
with a B&S engine and 22" blade. Today I nailed a small tree stump with
it. Usually you just "graze" things and it somehow survives when you
lift off it. Not this time. The engine stopped instantly. The tip of
the blade, about 3" back, is bent 90 degrees downward!
Is there any chance I damaged the engine? Is it ok to start it with the
blade off, just to see if it runs ok? (don't know if it depends on the
blade as a flywheel, or needs it as a load.)
-Thanks, Wayne
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