My son in law has a GT1554 and it has always been slow to start (starter drags and then speeds up) but lately it won't start and now it doesn't make a sound. Can't even jump it off. I have an LT1042 and it drags and always has. I told him to take the starter off and take it to a starter and generator shop in town for a checkup. I would appreciate any input on this problem and would like to know if this is common among Cadets.