How to Add Electric Start to Briggs & Stratton Generator
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- Briggs and Stratton Power Boss 10 hp Generator conversion to electric start.
Engine Model #L204412-0163E1
Parts:
Briggs & Stratton OHV Flywheel 794812 Fan 794815
Calterm Universal Starter Switch
MPN# 42210
SKU# 570370
UPC# 46494422102
STARTER BRIGGS & STRATTON Engines 695479
Stens Starter Solenoid
Universal Style Double Pole
This is awesome and very helpful to me. I bought a used generator from a late friend's widow. Another friend told me how the owner experienced an engine failure and replaced the original engine with a different model Briggs 10 HP engine. Clearly this replacement engine is equipped for electric start while the original generator wasn't: the starter is mounted on the side and the flywheel has teeth. There's also a battery charging output from the alternator. But no sign of a solenoid (though I have to look again more closely) and there's only an on-off switch, no off-run-start switch. Your battery box idea is great and your video showed me how I can resurrect the electric start features.
Great! Looks like you have it figured out.
Awesome job! I was wondering if I could convert my generator to electric start and low and behold you have the exact same Power Boss that I have. I just installed a UScarb kit so now it will run off gasoline, natural gas or propane. I went this route due to gasoline shortages after hurricanes her in Florida. Thanks for being so helpful and uploading your how to video with the part numbers as well. Fantastic !!!
I’m doing mine next weekend.. I had to do some digging to find a flywheel.. l found a used one at briggs repair shop and Amazon is good for the rest
I HAVE A COLMAN POWERMATE SAME MODEL , AFTER SEARCHING & SEARCHING I FOUND ONE, ITS BRAND NEW FLYWHEEL BUT I FOUND ONE, GOT A LIKE NEW START & AM FIXING TO GET THIS THIS GOING VERY SOON, THANKS FOR THE GREAT, EASY TO FOLLOW !!!VIDIO
Good luck with your project.
Awesome job! I was wondering if I could convert my generator to electric start and low and behold you have the exact same Power Boss that I have. I just installed a UScarb kit so now it will run off gasoline, natural gas or propane. I went this route due to gasoline shortages after hurricanes her in Florida. Thanks for being so helpful and uploading your how to video with the part numbers as well. Fantastic !!!
You are very welcome. Glad I could help.
Good video. I didn't know this was possible. I have a B&S 10 hp that I just got from an estate sale for $35 and may do this.
If you use a foot operated high current tractor starter switch you don't need a solenoid or the wiring job. Just put the switch inline between battery and starter. Simple.
Good advice. Thanks
I'm making my 20 plus year old Generac electric start. Brilliant!
Good luck with your project.
Great video! We will reference this video when I decided to add an electric start to our gen.
Great let me know how it goes.
My hat is off to you sir . Brilliant creative genius
Thank you for your kind comment.
Awesome video, very informative. I am wanting to do this on a 7.25 hp Briggs and Stratton if I can find a flywheel that will interchange. You definitely helped me, thanks.
Glad I could be of help. Let me know how it goes or and questions.
Interesting video. Some place rope in the cylinder head through the spark plug to seize the engine when pulling the flywheel. I've not had to... though have to be careful so nothing breaks. Nice steel flywheel and matching pinion gear on the starter looks like. Neat to watch this random suggestion. I've been wanting to make an engine welder alternator/generator from a hybrid CVT and thinking will invest in some more in the project next month since like many other projects... delayed. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Alan, I don't know how I missed it.
Great job. Bout to do the same to mine, so this was/will be very helpful.
Thanks, let me know how it goes.
lol 😂 🤣😂 when you said if you needed help to disassemble the other parts, I thought you were going to suggest a video of yours on how to do that.
Yep "If you can't do that.. then don't try this"... if only more people would listen to this advice
@@alanamiller If you can't use simple hand tools without injuring yourself, then don't try this.
@@stevemorris3710 Today I replaced the facia on my home. No blood. A victory.
You can order the right cover that covers the nose of starter
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Forgot to add, my book says to torque flywheel to 110 foot pounds. I was able to do the quite easily with a 'torque stick' and an electric impact wrench. I did not have to risk breaking anything aluminum by 'wedging' a stop. One can just hold it with your hand. It reaches torque without spinning the engine.
Where did you get the parts for your generator
Good job Also should have spark plug wire disconnected while working on engine
It looks like changing the oil will be a problem huh? @ 8:19
My exact Generator gotta do this
Trying to find a starter set up for a Briggs and Stratton 6250 storm responder. Would you have any suggestions?
I would start with the model number of the engine and go from there.
Peter, I have the same one. Wondering if you found anything on the parts needed?
www.briggsstrattonstore.com/briggs-and-stratton-electric-starter-kit/
Should have put in a stator, and regulator while you were at it, it would charge the battery while running, n then throw a 5w solar battery tender on it, thing would never die
That would be a great addition to project.
@@alanamiller Lookin forward to video update, if you ever do the mods :)
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Could you add a stator/alternator behind the flywheel for recharging a battery? Looked like there were 4 threaded bolt holes.
I don't see why you couldn't. Let me know how it goes. I have no need. The generator doesn't get used enough. I be charging the battery all the time. That is why I just use a jump box.
Well I had to table my project over the winter. I just this week found the time to finish the work. I had all the parts, but I converted it to propane before the weather got bad instead. So... I had ordered the el cheapo version of part number 695479 starter (sbs0038) from Jack's small engines. Today I was winding it up, installed the starter. It engages the gear, but does not have enough travel on the shaft to get off the ring gear when retracting. If I try to put power to it, it will spin the starter while running. Seems the output end is too long. Don't know what I have. Desperately looking for my receipt. Not a major hit, only was $43.00.
Jumped on Amazon and ordered a generic starter with a steel gear and mount. I'm a slow learner): . It will get here quick and I can return it pronto too.
Will let you know if it works.
Mr Alan I bought self start 6.5 hp engine they given 12v 7Ah battery. Normal e start working but I use belt for mechine that self battery not starting what battery maximum I can use
I have the same engine, and was looking for how to do this, found your video. I can get the flywheel from Jack's, but still need to know what starter to get (how many teeth, length etc. or part number). Can you reply with? Also, how do you hold the flywheel while re-torquing? My generic B&S book says 110 ft lbs. Seems like a lot.
Oh, and yeah, you do sound a bit like John Malkovich :)
Now I will never get Malkovich out of my head. Just do a search for the part listed above. "NEW STARTER BRIGGS & STRATTON Engines 695479"
I just jammed a large screwdriver behind the flywheel and it caught on something so me and Malkovich could tighten it. We also just tightened the thing.
Here is a J Malkovich quote for you.
"If you're too smart it can limit you because you spend so much time thinking that you don't do anything."
did you do anything about charging a battery for the new electric start? Great video, by the way! Thanks Doug
Adding a charging system is a different thing altogether. Just the car jump box.
Is there a torque on the nut that hold the pull start mechanism ...I'm having a hard time with it...by the way thanks for the info...great job
The cowling that holds the pull start spring and cord is one complete unit. It all comes off as one complete piece. I hope that's helpful.
Did you put a stator coil and voltage regulator on the gen set to keep the battery charged? I have a 4500w big gen set and it is pull start with an 11 up Briggs engine. One pull from full choke and it is up an running. I have seen no reason to think about putting a starter on it because it is so easy to start. I did a just the OHV valves on it at about 50 hours and I am sure this keeps the starting effort, reasonable. I generally dont even think about an electric start unless it is totally unreasonable to crank and most engines, these days, have a built in decompression valve.
I didn't add any battery to the unit. Just using a small jump box. The few times a year I need it the battery and charger would not be necessary. Perhaps may have made a more interesting project to add it.
John your hardcore dude, I'm sure you can probably start you're motor with a tampon string, most of want electric start. I don't know who wouldn't...
Is this John Malcovic?????
OOps. I just noticed you include a fan part number above. I'll see if that's the same as mine or not. Thanks.
I received my flywheel and starter from Jack's small engines. Flywheel had to go back. Somehow I clicked on the wrong one. I noticed two fans on the floor, and you mentioned 'the old fan' @ about 6:05 in the video. Do I need a different fan too, or are you just replacing the old one?
Same fan. The new flywheel just happened to have one.
Good to know, saves me money. thanks Alan.
You should try explaining that to taryl fixes all. He says you can do that to generator engines that don't already have them on them. We as in me& you both.Already know different about that part of it all to though right Bud. To as well also even though in his video he stated.&'said you can't do that to them. Even without verification of that process to confirm that's the case.,or issues. With why you can't do that without looking the engine block over good first.& Then knowing that part for absolutely sure to on the whole matter.
I don't know Taryl Fixes All. I hope he likes my video.
I have a similar generator that I’d like to convert to electric start. How much were all the parts to do this? Flywheel with ring gear, starter motor, etc.
I honestly don't remember. I have a parts list underneath the video in the description. It wasn't very much. You can't get a ring gear. You have to get a flywheel with the ring gear by the way. Good luck!
What was the red an black for that was already there?? I'm in NC also
Red and black wires? I think they're for the cutoff switch.
@@alanamiller ok I have a go-kart motor looks the same I was going to hook up the push button start and the toggle kill. Thanks man
Did you install a battery to complete the project?
I just use a automobile jump box that I can keep charged.
He keeps saying to add a alternator if you use a battery but actually the back of the new flywheel has the stator on it to charge the battery. You need a voltage regulator to complete the set up.
@@copedennis1 The back of the new flywheel has magnets for an alternator. The stator (stationery part of the alternator) was nowhere to be seen.
Thank you sir,just a question
Does this connection will make the battery charging when the generator runs?
No you need to add an alternator. g.tinyurl.com/yd8alwsr
Alan M thanks 💮
Excuse me sir,could you explain how to add and connect the alternator?should I add additional part to the alternator?
Do some of you own research. Try this link.
www.diygokarts.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-15168.html
Since he's using a jumper pack, he could just plug it into the generator while it's running.
thank you very much
What brand and or model number is your flywheel puller? Please, also post the screws sizes. Thanks
I just happed to have a gear puller in my toolbox from years ago. I took the flywheel to the hardware store and found the bolts that fit.
What starter was used? Thanks.
All the parts I used are listed above "...more"
Where can I get a 5000 watt pull cord for briggs stratton generator.. Can't find any where.. Hope you help me..
I don't know what a 5000 watt pull cord is. Perhaps you should look at the model number of the engine and look for parts with that information. Good luck
I hate to ask such a naive question, the flywheel fan B&S 794815 you used is NOT plastic, right? Thanks
The flywheel is cast iron and the fan is plastic.
I was lucky to borrow a Maddox MG521 flywheel puller. I got the flywheel out, putting the ring gear flywheel is another headache. Do I need to loosen the magneto armature screws to do that? If so what is the gap measurement?
The video frame 5:10 shows the spindle key slot turned at five o'clock; frame 5:13 shows the ring gear flywheel with the key slot right at 6:00 o'clock. How did you get the 794812(W/ring gear) B&S flywheel back in?
Thanks
I was unable to get just the ring gear. I purchased a flywheel with it on. If you are trying to add a ring gear to an existing flywheel. You need to heat up the ring gear in order to make it expand. Then drop it onto the flywheel. Not something I've done before. As far as the gap with the magneto, it's not that critical. I've never had a problem. Just bolting it back on.
@@alanamiller a standard business card is what I use to adjust the gap between the flywheel and the ignition coil. Sandwich the business card tightly between the two and tighten down the coil bolts. Then remove the card and you’re done.
Did you add the charging/alternator for charging the battery
No I didn't. I just use a rechargeable 12 volt jump box. The generator gets very little use.
I have a brigg engine on mine too, but different model engine. I would need to do the same, change fly wheel. How did you find out your parts? The fly wheel and starter?
Look for the engine model number. I think it's next to the valve cover. I show it in the video. Then search for the parts online. Good luck.
My generators run high how can I lower it down
I wish I was able to help. I think it could be several things. I'm not a small engine mechanic.
is this the same generator as the Generac GP5500?
It's all about the brand and model of the engine.
This is a Briggs & Stratton engine. The consumer grade Generacs use Chinese made Honda clone engines.
@@boonecountygenerators3052 didn't know the horrible quality of Chinese things until I started helping my neighbor restore his cars and barn.
I don’t see the part number for the starter you used. What is that part number?
Check in the description underneath the video. I think I listed all the part numbers there
STARTER BRIGGS & STRATTON Engines 695479
Lol you would have saved yourself a lot of money just getting a Lexington Missouri really good strong power drill with crank the right up just like the starter you put on there now that you are showing off.
The drill method is not as interesting.
Is it O.K. to use any 14 teeth starter besides B&S 695479? Thanks
I guess so. Give it a try. This is what I did.
Can you list all the parts used with part numbers?
I want to do the same for my generator.
Expand the information under the video. All parts are listed.
Not very hard to add LP/CNG to this unit too, with retrofit carb and some mods, or just putting a hose barb fitting on intake with a very slippery ball valve, as you could likely even run it off the govenor
LP is great it never goes bad like gasoline.
Sir, can i ask you some questions ? When generator is ON (firing up) why does the motor starter is OFF (not turning) , What is the input to stop the motor starter ?? ... please help
I hope this answers your question. The gear on the starter only engages when electric power is applied. When the starter motor is running. This small gear is thrown out by another. This "throw out" gear then retracts when the power to the starter is cut. The gear returns to it's position disengaged from the flywheel gear allowing the engine to run. One important note is to have a metal gear or plastic gear depending on what is on the flywheel.
Thank you sir, so electricity is coming from battery when you press the button continuously and then when generator is ON you retract your finger from the button and electricity is off , right?
Sir, can you give me an advice? I want to make a single button to start the generator ( it is like I just press the button once not continuously but the starter is running automatically and then when generator is ON, the motor starter is retract by itself)..
So what is the parameter to observe??
Sounds like an interesting project. You'll need to search for that. I don't know how to wire the starter to work like a new car with a start/stop button.
@@anugrahpangeran72 Wire up the starter circuit as a DC version of a DOL starter. In the hold on path, insert the NC contacts of a relay, the coil being energised by the AC generator output. Thus when you press and release the start button, the DOL circuit will keep the starter engaged until the engine runs fast enough to energise the generator to stop the starter. Note if the engine doesn't fire the starter will run continously. So add a stop button in the hold on circuit, or even better, also say a 10second timer.
What is the size and model number of the engine? Thanks
It's all listed above: Briggs and Stratton Power Boss 10 hp Generator conversion to electric start.
Engine Model #L204412-0163E1
could you please consider using a tripod instead of moving the camera around sooooo much.
Maximum battery what can I use
I use a 12-volt battery. It's a portable vehicle jump start battery.
@@alanamiller 12v 36ah battery can I use
@@brittovalan8416 most car batteries are 400 to 600 amps.
I really do not know. Do a search for lawn mower batteries. They would have a similar engine. I think your battery will work. Just not sure.
Thank you sir
8:16 solenoid
kind of ironic
$$$ for that part
Ebay ORDER DATE
Oct 08, 2017
1 item sold by rrmowers
Briggs & Stratton OHV Flywheel 794812 Fan 794815
( 302342727734 )
ITEM PRICE:
US $75.99
@@alanamiller Oh, I was just saying how much it costed
@@5.43v i thought you wanted to get the part for your own conversion.
@@alanamiller Nah, just a speculation if I wanted to do that
Please reply
It's pronounced shassis not ch!
a bheil Beurla agad?
Great video...I learned a lot. Thanks.
Thanks for the nice comment.
@@alanamiller Hey man last night I was searching the internet for hours trying to figure out what type of governor the Storm Responder has. Is it pneumatic?
@@godbwithme7586 I wish I could help you. Perhaps contact Briggs and Stratton.