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Drive-Starter
- Part Type: Starter
Drive-starter 696540
OEM part for: Briggs & Stratton Engines, Toro
Part Number: 696540
$32.68
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Product Description ?
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.38 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
Compatibility
This Drive-starter will fit the following 24693 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Briggs & Stratton Engines
- Murray
- Toro
This item works with the following types of products:
- Engine
- Generator
- Lawn Mower
- Lawn Tractor
This part replaces obsolete part #: 696539, 696539 (For electric start engines retained w/roll pin), 495878, 495877, 490467, 396865, 490421, 393254
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Good timely service
Quality OEM part, fit and worked well.
Guest -
August 31, 2023
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worked as expected
perfect fit
Guest -
October 25, 2021
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B&S starter drive
Naturallk since it was a B&S sourced part it was the perfect fit and latest updated assembly
Guest -
November 17, 2020
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The starter lives again
Great starter parts kit! Easy to install on my old starter motor. It fit perfectly except for the roll pin which was just a little bit too large for the hole in the shaft. I simply used my original roll pin and everything works fine now. I saved a lot of money using this kit rather than replacing the whole starter assembly.
Larry -
September 28, 2020
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Better than expected.
Arrived quickly, and in perfect condition. Better material than the original part.
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April 25, 2020
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Drive starter repair kit
Part was exactly what was needed. Had two styles so had leftover parts, but got my starter fixed
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April 24, 2019
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My engine model is oldBriggs and Stratton 12hpmodel 281707Type 0137-01code 87112411 Is this the correct starter drive replacement? Just need the plastic gear.
Ross
for model number 281707
asked on 2022-04-08
Hi Ross,
Thank you for your question. Yes, this would be the correct drive starter for your engine. If you need help placing an order for it, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team April 08, 2022
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Broken drive starter gear
Williwm - April 30, 2016
👍 15 of 16 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Mallet
Parts Used
I probably could have gotten by just replacing the gear (eReplacementParts.com even told me it was most likely just the gear), but I chose to replace the whole drive-starter assembly because (a) it wasn't that much more expensive, and (b) I didn't want to discover during the gear replacement that I also needed another part in the assembly.
The instructions sent with the drive-starter assembly were very brief, but quite clear and more than adequate. After I finished, the satisfaction I got from turning the key and hearing the sweet sound of the flywheel turning and the engine firing made it worth every penny I spent repairing it myself and every dollar I didn't spend having someone else do the repair!
The instructions sent with the drive-starter assembly were very brief, but quite clear and more than adequate. After I finished, the satisfaction I got from turning the key and hearing the sweet sound of the flywheel turning and the engine firing made it worth every penny I spent repairing it myself and every dollar I didn't spend having someone else do the repair!
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Starter rod worm wore out
Buddy - November 12, 2016
👍 7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Just took the starter off. Very easy to do. Removed the round retainer ring. This was a little hard to do. Be sure and watch where the ring fly's to so you don't lose it. Then install starter back the way it came off. very simple to do. I also referred to instructional the camE with the part.
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Lawn tractor starter gear worn out and broken.
John - September 2, 2016
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Hammer & punch
Parts Used
Removed starter, replaced gear assembly kit according to instructions, reinstalled starter.
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Lawn mower starter pinion gear wore out.
Steve - December 24, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Punch, vice
Parts Used
1. Unbolted and removed the starter using box wrenches. You may want to unhook your battery so that you do not risk being shocked or burned before you start the removal of your starter.
2. Used vice to hold the starter firmly.
3. Used a small punch to tap out the old roll pin or you can use a Arbor press if you have one.
4. Once roll pin comes out pull off old pinion gear and install the new gear like directions show.
5. Reinstall the roll pin the same way you took out the old one by using a small punch or press.
6. Rebolt the starter back to engine. Plug the wires back in and you should be ready to start it up.
2. Used vice to hold the starter firmly.
3. Used a small punch to tap out the old roll pin or you can use a Arbor press if you have one.
4. Once roll pin comes out pull off old pinion gear and install the new gear like directions show.
5. Reinstall the roll pin the same way you took out the old one by using a small punch or press.
6. Rebolt the starter back to engine. Plug the wires back in and you should be ready to start it up.
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pinion gear broke
Dan - February 28, 2019
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
remove starter , replace pinion assembly.
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Lawn Mower Starter Gear shattered
John - July 12, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench, Hammer
Parts Used
Disabled Battery
Removed all access cowlings
Removed Starter
Removed Starter gear, you need a hammer or a press, easier if you push out the gear from the short side
Reassemble starter assembly and install on Mower
Enable battery and test starter, short burst is all you need, verify it works and put on covers.
Drive out pin is the hard part and putting the new on in as well
Removed all access cowlings
Removed Starter
Removed Starter gear, you need a hammer or a press, easier if you push out the gear from the short side
Reassemble starter assembly and install on Mower
Enable battery and test starter, short burst is all you need, verify it works and put on covers.
Drive out pin is the hard part and putting the new on in as well
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Lawn Tractor starter gear was stripped
Roger - May 29, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
1. Removed hood, front grill and supports.
2. Removed all wires, the choke and throttle cables.
3. Pulled the engine out, the starter was on the bottom and side next to the frame.
4. Pulled the sheet metal off the back and the side of the engion so I could remove the starter.
5. Put the new drive gear assembly on and put every thing back together.
2. Removed all wires, the choke and throttle cables.
3. Pulled the engine out, the starter was on the bottom and side next to the frame.
4. Pulled the sheet metal off the back and the side of the engion so I could remove the starter.
5. Put the new drive gear assembly on and put every thing back together.
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Starter drive on briggs & stratton engine
Hank - June 7, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Remove battery cable, remove starter, take worn-out gear off starter shafts replace it with new gear, install starter and battery cables.
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Starter pinion gear had all the teeth shear off
Ed - September 18, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Nutdriver, punch, hammer
Parts Used
Removed the starter from the engine
Ordered the replacement starter set
Removed the old parts from the starter
Installed the new parts on the starter
Replaced the starter on the engine
Test started tractor- successful
Ordered the replacement starter set
Removed the old parts from the starter
Installed the new parts on the starter
Replaced the starter on the engine
Test started tractor- successful
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Tractor ran rich and extremely hard to start
Wade - August 13, 2017
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
I thought the float valve was not working, even after a complete carb rebuild. Pulled the head to check for burnt or stuck valves, significant carbon build up, but valves still closed correctly. Had weak spark, but it was there, so I replaced the coil, it did not run at all after that, so I pulled the kill wire from the magneto, the machine started, the carburetor adjustments were effective, better than before. Found a safety module that checks seat interlock, gear interlock, and deck engagement before you are allowed to start the machine. This module 68-2940 part number on a Toro 55600 series tractor kills the engine by grounding the ignition magneto coil.
So, I replaced the head gasket after cleaning the head and valves, put a float valve in the carb, by the way the little green ring goes in with a raised lip on the bowl side of the valve, replaced the coil and will install a new ignition switch and module coil when it comes in.
So, I replaced the head gasket after cleaning the head and valves, put a float valve in the carb, by the way the little green ring goes in with a raised lip on the bowl side of the valve, replaced the coil and will install a new ignition switch and module coil when it comes in.
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