Won’t turn over

[Rivets]

Have you checked voltage at the starter with the key in the start position?

 

[jerrycmorrow]

No. Battery with key off is 12.7

 

[jerrycmorrow]

It also be the meshing of the gears. Some starters are closer to flywheel than others. I know on my personal mower I had put two spacer washers between the starter and the crankcase so the pinion engage and disengage properly.

Sounds feasible. I’ll try that. Any idea what the separation should be? What thickness washers did you use?

 

[jerrycmorrow]

No. Battery with key off is 12.7

Will check that tomorrow

 

[jerrycmorrow]

Sounds feasible. I’ll try that. Any idea what the separation should be? What thickness washers did you use?

Could also explain why pinion would lock into the flywheel

 

[bertsmobile1]

Unless the AM starter has a brand name stamped into the case it will be junk .
Probably replace a dozen or so every year for customers who saw a cheap one on EvilPay or Ammozone
Nearly all of them were 2 pole starters ( should be 4 pole ) and drew a massive amount of amps so often took the solenoid out with them if you cranked for more than the recommended 30 sec
Bendex needs to be lubed with a dry lubricant like graphite powder or mica dust
Any oil type will attract dust & make the jambing worse over time
The bendexes do wear & are a normal service replacement item
Most of the quality AM parts companies do good quality rebuild kits

 

[jerrycmorrow]

Thanks bert

anyone got a good link for the reputable starter rebuild kits?

 

[jerrycmorrow]

can one of youse guys tell me how to find the model-type-code numbers? i've looked on, above, and below the valve cover, looked over the spark plug, and looked over the muffler. no can find it.

 

[StarTech]

If the engine is original then it is a 31H777-0297-E1.

 

[Rivets]

New starter is Briggs part #693551, should be able to find one for less than $100. I’ve rebuilt many starters and I recommend that you just purchase a new one. Parts alone will cost at least half that. That’s if the model Star posted is your engine.