GE Dryer wont start on it's own

Dryer Repair
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I recently tried to get a GE dryer to work after several years of it sitting idle.
It would not start so I replaced the start switch. It will start now but only if you give it a spin with your hand while pushing the start button.
The motor turns freely with the belt off and will run for a long period of time without getting hot. It just wont re-start without spinning the drum.
Everything else seems to work fine.

Anybody got an idea for me to try?

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Sounds like the motor start winding has gone bad. The dryer needs a new motor.

Here are the break down diagrams for the GE dryer Model DDE6500GAL

Gene.