Lawn Tractor Starter Gear Repair with Briggs & Stratton Engine
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- Lawn Tractor Starter Gear Repair with Briggs & Stratton Engine
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Briggs and strattons oem part for that is now made in metal and the gear in ABS plastic. I just replaced one on my simplicity 6216
hi donyboy 73 i just ordered the right parts that you specified in your youtube video thanks again man what a lifesaver you are thanks god bless you
Thanks Dony, that's exactly what my problem was..Thanks for recording problem before discecting the starter!
@skaaltel the ring gear is aluminum on most briggs engines except for snow blowers with 120 volt electric start and bigger engines like 16 hp + is is cheaper to replace the the $4 gear than a $40 ring gear
Thanks man i can fiks my engine of my lawnmower now and its kost many.
Thanks and greettings from Holland.
Jos
Great video. You made it very easy to understand. Thanks
you're welcome
how do u put the brushes back in on a starter
Hello I have a sears ohv b and s engine. When trying to start it spins 3 times that something inside goes bang and it dead stops. The bottom tapped seems to be involved. Any help appreciated. Thank you
Hi dony, the part number doesn't return as anything. On briggs and stratton website, I need that kit which is oem part number 490421. Does rotary make a kit like this that is of higher quality?
Thanks,
Also, can you get aftermarket parts for my Kohler 17? The Kohler guy want a second on my house and title to my first born.
Hey buddy I have a Briggs and Stratton 19.5 horsepower V tween and the same thing happen over and over again. what else could be the the reason?
that starter gear that wore like that is a cheap nockoff the orig gears are steel no wear like that if you eng is in good shape you only use that small gear 10-20- sec to start then it drops down ouy of the way buy your next gear somrwhere else dont buy a chape one mine is 21yrs old not wore down like that that junk prob came from china thier metal isnt to good
my mother blowed her starter motor today on a tecumseh enduro 13hp she was starting it and had a backfire and the starter motor seased i took it apart and there whas big carnage inside 2 of the magnets where lose and broken I have never seen that
3:40 That's what she said!
That was easy haha
Hello. I really appreciate your helpful videos. I rebuilt my Briggs starter following your instructions. I also changed out the solenoid, plugs, gas filter and the coil since I had everything open on the engine. This is for my 1992 Craftsman 18HP flathead. The tractor is in great shape and now it's purring like a kitten. So again I say thank you for all of your time and efforts. Keep up the great work.
the 8 ppl who disliked this video probley forgot to to disconnect the battery lol
great video...very clear and understandable
+BIGGESTILOS thanks
That was one of the best instructive videos I have ever seen. Clear voice, spoken slowly and covering all aspects of the project. Well done. *****
+peter charles thanks peter, make sure you are subscribed
Hi,
You make good videos!
My starter motor on my ride on mower the magnet is broken. Can it be glue it?
Cheers
Ray
Donnyboy ur a legend saved me plenty of hardship and euros 👍😁jim from ireland
This instruction was spot on. I have a similar, old Craftsman tractor. It needed a new top end on the starter motor. This video explained the whole process which was good if you haven't done it before.
Thanks Donyboy.
Wow, thank you. Your video gave me the confidence to attempt fixing mine. However, in my case, the gear is made of metal and seemed in good shape, and what is happening in my case is that the small gear is not "jumping up" to engage the larger gear. So, I worked the gear up and down and hit it with some Break Free and it started working 90% of the time but every now and then it would hesitate to jump up. What would cause this? I have a Koheler Command 11-16 HP motor from about 15 years ago in a Yard Machine. I am sure something more needs to be done to permanent solve the problem? Thanks for the great video!
I hope that you are still receiving comments. I have viewed several of your YT videos and find them extremely helpful. Thank you very much.
Bruce Henderson thanks bruce
@SuperPncho may be overfilled with oil, make sure the oil is not gray, if it is replace it.
Does anyone know if there is a deck plate available for the mandrels? My 917.252520 AYP 42" deck got rusted where the mandrel bolts to the deck and ripped through the metal and cracked the mandrel. I've looked all over but the closest thing I can find is the mandrel stripper that mounts below deck and I'm not sure it will clear the pulley.
Okay, I know this is an OLD video but ... 5:15 that little retaining clip. Is there a way to pull that back out once you've tapped it in? Or is it in there forever & someone needs to buy a new kit? Thanks for the great video!
@GudeCharles uusually u can, just make sure the shaft is the same length and size
plain and to the point, just what i needed. I enjoyed this video. I am sure this will help my 2001 CRAFTSMAN 25 hp B/S mrearlsc
Removing my starter from my 2001 Craftsman sure has been a new venture for me. I can say, one thing for sure I have learned a bunch. When you see something done it sure makes it a lot easier. Still learning mrearlsc 05/25/2023. Note / going strong 81.6 enjoy each day you have.
I got a starter on a 13hp yard machine it won't be easy as you show these easy repairs trying to place a nylon gear on it. I couldn't get no repair shop to replace or fix it for me. The bolts in the aluminum casing were strip so I jb weld them to it. I'm so poor can't afford a riding mower. I bought this one for $50.00 as is got it fixed just right only problem is the starter.
Is my starter sprocket thing jeeps dropping. Is there not enough power from battery maybe? Also it looks like previous owner removed spring to starter....hate my life
@BriggsMower it still sounds like the valves are causing the problem, may need to be tighter, which has to sometimes. but without seeing that's about all i can tell you for now
maybe the starter isn't lined up properly, i would have to see it
Great video. audio explanation. As a writer, I much appreciate the clarity and conciseness of your sentences. Thanks.
Yes I have the same lawn more thank you very much
it might just be seized on the shaft from sitting not being used, try spraying penetrating oil on it to free it up
try a small bolt or screw maybe, the tool is not expensive
@BriggsMower i set them at .003, sometimes it's the only for it to start through that compression stroke
@BriggsMower u would have to try and see what happens
+Donyboy73 my 22HP Briggs twin vertical OHV starter gear will not go up all the way up when i apply power to the starter! it spins very fast and the gear is in great condition it just slides up about half way then instantly falls back down! do you have any advice you could give me to fix this problem?
@roberto25721 if i can find some time i will
Hey. My starter gear looks like yours too and I want to renew it. In your case, the top of the starter is damaged and falled off, but mine is OK and I have no idea how to disassemble the starter top. Do you have any advice? Thanks and regards - Stefan
u can but i would get brand name plugs
@rulesly592 check the carburetor
@BriggsMower is it a single cylinder and is it ohv?
I got a free Murray 10/30 rear engine rider from 1992. It has the same starter and the same problem. I tried getting out the roll pin but it's stuck and I don't want to break the little plastic peice. I even tried spraying it with WD40 and it still didn't budge. What should I do?
Hi. Can you send it to me same kit for my lawn mower Roper rally 8hp engine
Why does the briggs apposed twin keep stripping the gears they don't even last a season?
ive had to replace the starter gear on my 18hp opposed B&S 5 times in a year and a half thats also including a brand new starter itself and with lubricant the starters a way quieter. i just hate that the starter is way harder to get to on an opposed. and when you havee tto work on and opposed starter do you take off the flywheel cause i dont. you can fit a wrench under the flywheel just fine. its just a pain re-alligning the starter when putting it back on
I have heard that they make the one gear out of plastic so in case the engine will not spin it only breaks that gear and not damage the engine . I have a 1991 craftsman the you have to pull the top of the engine off to get to one of the bolts .I have a briggs book that says that is the only way to remove the starter . I wish it was as easy as yours. I also have a 96 and it comes out like yours .
Keep the great videos comming.
@donyboy73 can you show me what to look out for because i really dont know what i am doing :( and also i noticed there is a striped screw holding the carb to the frame so how would i take that out its in a very tight spot:(
@donyboy73 can you show me what to look out for because i really dont know what i am doing :( and also i noticed there is a striped screw holding the carb to the frame so how would i take that out its in a very tight spot:(
Thanks for the video. Got the mower running again for another year. Had begun looking at new mowers and thanks to you I'm saving lots of money.
I have a troy bilt riding lawn mower. I replaced the solenoid on it and replaced the battery. Now when I hook the battery cables up, as soon as I touch it with the second cable it trys to start itself. Does anyone know what causes that? I have been working on this for 2 months and I'm so close to getting it going.. Please help me out..Thanks
Ty sir it worked
I have an Arien with a kohkler 17 series 2. My starter teeth are goo, but, the starter is not going far enough in nor coming far enough out so it whines like this RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. and it goes on and on till I disconnect the negative and even then it either does not engage or disengage.
this has nothing to do with a starter but on my rider whenyour mowing along the battery keeps draining dead the headlights are not connected what could it be draining it dead
@sictam you're welcome, I was in Holland in 2000
can you make a video so i can see it
iv been working on a mower it cranks good sometime but other times it dosnt and the red wire starts smokeing black wire gets hot what causes that and also when not in use it kills the battery and we just replaced the battery. can you help pls?
@noway180 thanks for watching
@zigZag776 they could just as well make the gear out of iron brass or cast iron. All would be softer than the steel flywheel ring gear. Plastic parts like this are pure cost savings. To the manufacturer, not the purchaser!
My starter won't disengage out of the fly wheel,I have a new egnition switch,solinoid,new starter,& new battery.It starts but starter won't disengage.Someone said replace clutch bearings on top of engine,(haven't tried that yet),any ideas ? its a 12 hp briggs engine,an older one back in the mid 80's
you have probably already fixed it but try a new spring
@2035jim yes
yes rotary makes a kit, i forget the part number
Hey buddy I need that part that you just change on your starter lawn mower
Hi I had replaced the plastic gear but my problem is it will just spin it seems not to be engaging (going up and down) do you have any idea on how to fix this ? tnks Shelly
did the spray work for you because mine is doing the same exact thing. I am sick of working on this thing..lol.. Please reply and let me know if it worked.
Stripping too many pinion gears on starter : Don't forget to check bolt tightness, there has to be a lockwasher on each bolt otherwise they bottom in the hole and leave a dangling starter motor that strips threads faster. Chk starter frequently for looseness/wobbly install (loose or bottomed bolts). 2. U can use 9mm or 5/16 socket & hammer to tap the snap ring back in. 3. One guy showed how by turning the flywheel (battery disconnected) by hand he can get the pinion gear off & one without taking starter or flywheel off. Another guy showed how he with hand grinder, ground off about 3-4" length of top side of flywheel (don't get into the flywheel teeth) to make more room to get pinion gear off easier removal again w/o taking starter or flywheel off. Good video, thanks.
I replaced my solenoid, new starter gear, new battery, spark plug, new air can gas filters and the damn thing still will not turn over, just the the now the starter makes...ANY ADVISE PLEASE,,,,,,Also the starter gear does spin to the top, just spins at the bottom.
that would be the best thing to do
hello,
This spring at second use of the HUSQVARNA Rider R 320 on the lawn after the first two - three starts there was a noise like a scratch (cranck) , we found that the starter motor was detached, the inner casing of one of the two gripping holes was worn out, the screw did not fall anymore. We went to the authorized Husqvarna service on May 14, when the problem was not detected yet. The screw was recharged, the starter motor was removed, at the suggestion of husqvarna staff, we bought a new battery without any effect. At this moment, the situation is as follows: after two attempts the engine starts then the starter motor gets hot and is no longer able to turn the engine. I write these lines in the idea that maybe you will be able to advise us what to do next to be able to use this machine for as long as possible.
Thank you for your patience and attention, Ana Maria
ps: i really hope you'll find this massage. Have a nice day!
I just had to do this on a brand new starter!! I’ve only used the mower 3 times at most since I replaced the starter. They sent an extra plastic gear with the starter when I bought it but it’s a pain in the ass & very time consuming having to go through the whole process of taking everything off to get the starter off and then fix it and then the whole process of putting everything back on. I hope the replacement lasts more than 3 mows!!! 😡
Great video upload. What is the name of the plastic piece you replaced with an aluminum piece? I don't remember or did not hear in your monologue if you mentioned the name. Where to purchase the gear for a 19.5 HP Briggs and Stratton engine 12 volt starter? A million thanks for your response. David in Conyers Ga.
@wmgatorfan08 no, just wear and tear
donyboy73.... I have Wizard lawnmower. The starter gear broke in half. I loved your video on replacement of the starter gear.my motor is a 16 hp Briggs. I have the same starter as shown in the video. Where d you get the replacement parts including the aluminum part in the video . Give me your number on the repair kit. Thank you Great video THANKS.
can you show us how to replace a plastic ring gear .on a B&S engine I got a replacement aluminum one but have not replaced it yet.
best to just replace the whole starter
trust me when you retire you will wish you had saved that money
my lawn mower starter does the same thing but the teeth are fine i cant figure it out and i don want to buy a brand new starter
can you specify at what min seconds in the vid?
Just an FYI. The battery BOX Craftsman part number 129965 can replace that battery tray for what I feel is a MUCH better set up.
Thanks a bunch. My gear mechanism self destructed and I wasn't exactly sure what went where after I pried all the pieces out. I bought the whole kit above the motor, but it didn't come with the washer. Hmmm.
why cant they use a metal gear like kohler? or some thing better. this is my second gear to go on a 11 horse briggs
I have a starter for a Kohler engine all mine is held together by a c clip. Would it be possible to use snap ring pliers or something of the sort to get that silly clip off. I have messed with it all day and have not be successful in getting it off
you're welcome and thanks for watching
@BocephusMaguire even u could do it!
with gear assbly off is good time to lube top bearing bushing
my suzuki ltf 250 wont start! and afew times that it did start it eventually died out PLEASE HELP!
You make the best small engine repair videos! I had this same problem with my cub cadet xt1 with a kohler v twin. I removed the starter and, surprise, all the parts were metal. No wear on the gear. I took the end cap off the shaft and a nut and washer came off with it. I refastened the washer and nut, put it all back together and back on the motor and, zoom, started right up on the first go. So, that nut must have a tendency to work themselves loose. Anyone having the same problem with a cub cadet xt1, before you spend 40 dollars on a new starter, check for this simple fix first.
Also, if you find that the problem is more complicated, probably best just to buy a new starter. This starter model looks like its not really built to be rebuilt. Would be more complicated than your average rebuild job.
@@WallyGator72 I hardly ever rebuild anything nowadays
Good video. I liked the way you showed details on removing the roll pin using a punch with the starter shaft supported by a vice or something metal, such as a socket from a socket wrench set. I needed to know how to remove the roll pin without damaging the starter. My only suggestion is that you should tell viewers that the "appropriate punch" to use is a 1/8-inch punch that is not tapered (which I learned from another TH-cam video on this same subject).
I have a question? You said be careful taking off the washer, but my washer was demolished, so I ordered the whole gear kit, and there was no washer in the kit. So I don't know what to do. So I'm gonna put it together without it. Can you supply me with just the washer if I need it?
Hey Dony, any advice on what part number I need to replace if when I tightened the bolt holding the red ignition cable in, it crumbled the plastic looking washer behind it, now the screw is loose. Or do I need a new starter motor completely?
is there a way to start it without the starter i got other things to buy before that and i need to do the lawn
the shaft is striped the gear is not going up and down the shaft right is there a way i can buy a new shaft
I have a cub cadet i1040 lawn tractor and my starter will not run, I took it off and wired it up so I could test it and it would not run, would you say it needs to be replaced?
+Stan Wilson UMMMM, you answered your own question. LOL
NO need to disconnect pos. cable,,,,,only has current when trying to strart,,,,live & learn!!
If replacing on engine,,,,duh,,
Donyboy, super professional videos! They keep getting better, one day you'll have to show us all how you do it!
yes it did
It looked like the Flywheel is chewed up. This new starter gear will last about a season. It happened to me. Now i am replacing a flywheel which you do instruct in another video.
Good Mechanical Skills dude!
should there be play in that gear? I thought that was my problem, but the teeth look fine - what I do notice is there is a little play in the gear as it sits on the starter motor shaft. (if that's what it is called) could that be a problem when it tries to start? also the 5 of the plastic fins that sit on top of the flywheel are broken - do you have to use a puller for that bolt? it was a 15/16ths - that holds the screen and plastic air fins(?)
Hello. I can't start my Stiga Lawn mower on the key. I touch the positive and negative with screw driver and it starts,What I have to check?
Can anyone help me. I have a 8 hp briggs and stratton starter that plugs into the wall, it spins slowly and over heats. If and one has any suggestions on how to fix the starter please tell me. thanks
it might be burned out so you will need a new one