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Broken drive starter gear
Williwm from Florence, Kentucky
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 696540
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!
Starter rod worm wore out
Buddy from Daphne, Alabama
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
- Parts Used:
- 696540
Lawn tractor starter gear worn out and broken.
John from West Chicago, Illinois
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 696540
Lawn mower starter pinion gear wore out.
Steve from Canton, Ohio
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 696540
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.
... Read more />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.
pinion gear broke
Dan from SAINT JOSEPH, Michigan
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 696540
Lawn Mower Starter Gear shattered
John from BOW, New Hampshire
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 696540
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. ... Read more
Drive out pin is the hard part and putting the new on in as well
Tractor ran rich and extremely hard to start
Wade from IRWIN, Pennsylvania
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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.
Lawn Tractor starter gear was stripped
Roger from KENT, Washington
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 696540
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 ... Read more and put every thing back together.
Starter drive on briggs & stratton engine
Hank from Bartlett, Texas
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 696540
Starter pinion gear had all the teeth shear off
Ed from Galloway, Ohio
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Socket set
- Parts Used:
- 696540
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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Model Cross Reference
Manufacturer Part Number: 696540
| Brand | Model Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Briggs and Stratton | 01191-0 | Generator - Briggs & Stratton Generator Model 01191-0 (011910, 01191 0) Parts |
| Cub Cadet | 0350025U | Lawn Mower - Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Model 0350025U Parts |
| Cub Cadet | 0350039U | Lawn Mower - Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Model 0350039U Parts |
| Cub Cadet | 0350040U | Lawn Mower - Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Model 0350040U Parts |
| Cub Cadet | 0350041U | Lawn Mower - Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Model 0350041U Parts |
| Cub Cadet | 0350042U | Lawn Mower - Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Model 0350042U Parts |
| Toro | 04352 | Lawn Mower - 04352/Serial: 30001-39999 |
| Toro | 04353 | Lawn Mower - 04353/Serial: 30001-39999 |
| Toro | 04354 | Lawn Mower - 04354/Serial: 200000001-200000600 |
| Briggs and Stratton | 0749-01 | Engine - Engine |
| Toro | 08881 | Lawn Mower - 08881/Serial: 30001-39999 |
| Briggs and Stratton | 09451-0 | Generator - Briggs & Stratton Generator Model 09451-0 (094510, 09451 0) Parts |
| Cub Cadet | 1027 | Lawn Mower - Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Model 1027/2000 Parts |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104700-104799 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0101-01 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0110-01 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0111-01 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0113-01 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0114-01 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0115-01 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0116-01 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0117-01 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0118-01 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0119-01 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0120-01 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0120-02 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0121-01 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0122-99 | Engine - Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0122-XX | Engine - Vertical Engine |
| Briggs and Stratton | 104772-0123-01 | Engine - Engine |
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