Yes, a healthy garbage disposal flywheel and its internal impellers should always spin completely freely and smoothly without binding, scraping, or sticking when rotated manually. If you insert a 1/4-inch hex wrench into the hexagonal socket hole on the bottom center of the motor housing and turn it back and forth, it should rotate continuously in a full circle with minimal resistance. If the flywheel feels locked tightly in place or requires excessive force to move, it indicates a mechanical jam caused by trapped food waste, bones, or foreign metal objects. Verification: Test manual rotation with a hex wrench to confirm the flywheel moves smoothly before restoring electrical power.
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