Scotts John Deere riding mower engine is missing

[dssheard]

Recently, I had a problem (with a Scotts John Deere 2046) which I was gratefully pleased several on the discussion board properly diagnosed--a bad solenoid. When I put the tractor back together, there is backfiring. I did not really do much except some electrical work--fixed a ground wire, changed the solenoid. However, in the process, I sanded and oiled the flywheel. I moved it manually to sand it so when it passed over the magnetos ( I think that is what they are), the spark would be good. However, now the engine won't start. I am wondering what I could have done. Any help out there? I have spark, just bad timing it seems. Do I need to pull the flywheel and check something underneath? Could I have switched some wires?

Lost in Maryland.

 

[mostly_gas]

There is a key to align the flywheel and crankshaft. Remove flywheel and make sure the key is not bent or sheared.

 

[grsthegreat]

when i read your title...i thought someone stole your engine lol:laughing:

 

[dssheard]

Thanks for the advice. I'll try to pull the flywheel and check it.

Dan