Recent content by BrokenChef

Lovely... I didn't look hard, but when I entered my engine model number, the metal gear starter was what came up on 3 different sites. I just figured they switched over to using metal. Amazon delivered my solenoid as I was putting new oil in, so I put that on and I'm running smooth again...

Glad I bookmarked this! Here I am 5 months later with the same issue, and a few others. My carb float/gasket failed and 3 gallons of gas leaked out the carb. Just replaced the carb and the manifold tube that I broke the vent hose nipple off of last time I worked on this. In the process of...

Gotcha. Already tested that, but can use that method in the future to get it started if the solenoid fails again and I need to get it started before a new one arrives... Or if the starter goes out, then I'll know if it's the starter vs solenoid. The guy who helped me tested everything with a...

Thanks!! This info may come in handy one day. The new solenoid will be here tomorrow, so I should be all set. I lucked out... Sold some things on Craigslist and the buyer happens to be a small engine mechanic, so he helped me out and determined it's the solenoid. Most of the parts stores...

Thanks for the help!! Forgot I posted here... I figured it out yesterday. The starter solenoid is going bad... Starter is fine.

New member here. After the passing of my father, I've taken over maintenance for my mom. I'm having some issues trying to repair this 10 year old Snapper. My dad was a mechanic and kept everything in good shape. I can do basics but I'm def not a mower mechanic. YouTube is my best friend...