Hi.
I bought a 1999 314-8 this winter. It has around 650 hours on the meter. I've driven around the yard a few times this spring with no problems.
Yesterday: Replaced spark plug, removed front wheel and took it to gas station to fill with air, filled fuel tank.
Today: Wanted to cut the lawn for the first time today and it wouldn't start! Just a rapid click, like the starter is not engaging. I posted a video here: https://goo.gl/photos/GHdUnmVgYbRfqWnR6 The voltage was above 12 before I cranked it several times and finally took the video. I checked best I could for frayed or chewed wires. I removed battery to get a better view. Didn't see anything wrong with wires or connectors, and didn't see any evidence of mice nest. Do starters just fail one day, or do they slowly show problems then kick the bucket? What else could it be? Am I missing something in the starting process? Transmission is out of gear, left foot has clutch pedal depressed, right foot has brake pedal depressed, turning key.
Thanks!