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15-30 minutes
This replacement solenoid-starter is an authentic OEM component. It is specially designed for Briggs and Stratton engines commonly installed on generators and some other lawn and garden equipment. The solenoid transfers the electrical current from the battery to the starter. Unfortunately, over time it may wear out and develop electrical or mechanical issues eventually requiring a replacement to ensure your equipment runs properly. Note, it is a high-quality item and is sold as an individual component. You will need a wrench set to disconnect and remove the old solenoid-starter when performing this repair.
Solenoid-starter 691656
OEM part for: Briggs and Stratton
Part Number: 691656
$35.02
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This Solenoid-starter will fit the following 8317 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Briggs and Stratton
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Generator Parts
- Engine Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 807829, 790951
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David -
September 20, 2022
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Perfect fit
Arrived in a timely manor fit perfect and my machine runs great!
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September 12, 2022
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Better than expected
I bought it for my generator. Delivery was fast and the part was a genuine part. Good practice!
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November 3, 2020
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Easy repair
Came fast same as original Park perfect fit
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November 21, 2019
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August 2, 2019
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we originally ordered this one, which was the wrong part, once we ordered the correct part, we decided not to send this one back, as we needed this one too.
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Generator engine would not start using the electric starter.
deborah - April 24, 2017
👍 23 of 27 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
1. First removed starter to verify if it was working properly. Found that starter was working properly on a work bench.when 12 volt battery was attached to electrical posts.
2. Verified that battery was operating properly using a volt meter.
3. Removed Starter-Solenoid from holding bracket located under fuel tank. A very hard job since there is very little space to uninstall retaining bolts. That took almost 30 minutes.
4. Did not know how to verify if Starter-Solenoid was working so I just procured a new Starter-Solenoid.
5. Installed new Starter-Solenoid in different location for easy replacement in the future.
6. Tried starting generator with electric starter and found it worked perfectly. Took about twenty minutes to reinstall. Had to to go on line on E-replacement website and get a copy of the starter diagram to assure that I was attaching all the wires properly.
2. Verified that battery was operating properly using a volt meter.
3. Removed Starter-Solenoid from holding bracket located under fuel tank. A very hard job since there is very little space to uninstall retaining bolts. That took almost 30 minutes.
4. Did not know how to verify if Starter-Solenoid was working so I just procured a new Starter-Solenoid.
5. Installed new Starter-Solenoid in different location for easy replacement in the future.
6. Tried starting generator with electric starter and found it worked perfectly. Took about twenty minutes to reinstall. Had to to go on line on E-replacement website and get a copy of the starter diagram to assure that I was attaching all the wires properly.
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Generator would not start due to no voltage to the starter
Dwayne - February 25, 2017
👍 5 of 7 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Remove the cables from the battery
Remove the cable from the solenoid
Remove the old solenoid and replace with the new one
Connect the cable to the new solenoid
Connect the battery cables
Remove the cable from the solenoid
Remove the old solenoid and replace with the new one
Connect the cable to the new solenoid
Connect the battery cables
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starter just clicked and did not engage
Randall - January 26, 2020
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, needle nose pliers
Parts Used
Removed old solenoid and replaced with new one.
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Would not start
Matthew - November 21, 2019
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Disconnect battery remove the wires from the solenoid remove the old solenoid by removing two bolts installed new solenoid re hook the wires up we hook the battery up
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Starter soleniod stopped working
Robert - September 7, 2019
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Replaced solenoid with a new one.
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would not start all the time. the solonoid didn'tsend power to the starter.
Paul - January 29, 2019
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Removed the old part and installed the new one. Cleaned all connections.
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Solenoid
Ismael - May 12, 2018
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wire cuter ground came as clip not nut
Parts Used
Removed battery terminal, and battery.
Removed starter wire.also other wires, ground note had to change ground wire to a clip
. Removed three not sure, replaced old to new. Reverse to put on. Replace battery terminal so last .happy mowing!
Removed starter wire.also other wires, ground note had to change ground wire to a clip
. Removed three not sure, replaced old to new. Reverse to put on. Replace battery terminal so last .happy mowing!
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Electric start would not work
William - November 19, 2017
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
1. Drained the fuel tank on top of the Troybilt generator and removed the four bolts. Unhooked the battery. Lifted the tank and removed the old Solenoid-Starter and installed the new one. Piece of cake. Thanks for quick response on sending my order.
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Solenoid not working
Airangel - August 22, 2017
👍 1 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
1. Remove Solenoid
2. Put the new one
2. Put the new one
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Starter Solenoid was not working all the time.
Stephen - August 31, 2016
👍 2 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
I removed the old one and put in the new one. Now my generator starts every time.
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