Good morning Boobala!
Unfortunately, the ID Tag under the seat was missing when I bought the mower, so with ILEngine's help, I've determined the closest model to what I actually have is:
Mower Model: 13A6672G129 (you can see
that thread here)
Good morning BlazNT and Bertsmobile1!
Thank you for adding to the conversation! I can appreciate that a "solenoid is just a switch". I'll see about grabbing a Ford replacement so as to ensure it's more heavy-duty compared to a traditional MTD/Tecumseh replacement solenoid. Also, on that topic, I'll get a 4 Pole version, and just run a new lead to a freshly created grounding point. It appears that I'll spend around approximately $10 for the new 4 Pole solenoid.
If the current starter still spins freely when the ignition key is turned, does it sound like I can avoid replacing the entire starter? Personally, I'm hoping that I only need replace the bendix gear assembly. I don't know if I have a traditional starter or an opposed starter, so not sure what replacement kit to get.
Lastly, does anyone have a preferred source they'd like to recommend to buy the replacement gear kit, or even the solenoid?
Thank you all for your time and contributions in helping me resolve my latest adventure in small engine repair!
-David
