B&S engine starter flywheel not engaging

[Cusser]

We all keep learning from follow ups !!

 

[Bigdaddy's Craftsman]

new starter will not engage flywheel, the starter spins but small cog will not rise up and engage flywheel. I have also put on a new solenoid and it still wil not engage. Can anyone please tell me what i might need to try? The flywheel is fine, teeth are good.The new starter just spins when I turn the key to start it, but the gear to engage the flywheel stays in place and doesn't travel upward on the shaft.

It's the flywheel key..

 

[mike.r]

It's the flywheel key..

Newby....I'm going to check my battery now. Very helpful!! Thanks, I was working in a hurry, at dusk, without my readers on.

 

[slomo]

new starter will not engage flywheel

There's your first clue. New doesn't mean new anymore. All new parts require testing.

the starter spins but small cog will not rise up and engage flywheel

Confirming a bad starter/Bendix.

I have also put on a new solenoid and it still wil not engage

Great practice but not directly related to your issue. Still a smart move. Every time a starter is replaced I would replace the solenoid.

The flywheel is fine, teeth are good.

Not related to your issue.

The new starter just spins when I turn the key to start it, but the gear to engage the flywheel stays in place and doesn't travel upward on the shaft.

Bendix time. Take the new starter back for a refund slash replacement.