Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Briggs and Stratton starter part #, briggs and stratton, automotive alternator

Question
QUESTION: Hi Eric. I have a Briggs engine Model # 311777-0143-E1 on my Scott Ride-on mower. The starter is acting up and needs replacing but I can't seem to find a part # that makes sense. The 2 numbers stamped on the mounting bracket of the starter are 0001265M and 01902. It has a 14 tooth gear. Can you help me with that part # and also, can these units be rebuilt?

Thanks for your time

Doug

ANSWER: I checked the parts diagram and it only list one part number, 693551.  The price is $148.75...yes, they are rebuildable.  A good electric motor repair shop should be able to give you a quote.  Check your local area for automotive alternator and starter repair shops.

Is the starter bad or just the gear?  Have you had the battery load tested to verify it is good?  Have you removed the battery connections and cleaned the battery terminals and cable ends with a wirebrush?  I have fixed a lot of starting problems by cleaning the connections.

Eric


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QUESTION: Thanks Eric, the picture of that starter certainly looks like mine, including the 14 tooth gear. Battery is new and fully charged, all terminals are clean and tight. The starter attempts to turn over the motor but can't get it past the compression stage. I can easily turn the motor over by hand through this compression stage. I actually opened the starter yesterday after asking you my question, I found a small pile of carbon dust from the brushes which I cleaned up, I also cleaned the armature and reassembled it. The brushes looked ok. When I reinstalled it, it seemed a little stronger but still won't do a full crank.

Thanks for your speedy response and your follow-up questions, you guy's do a great public service.

Answer
FYI, several companies now offer aftermarket starters at a much lower price than Briggs.  I can't comment on the quality, never used one, but the prices are hard to beat.

Most Briggs starters are interchangable, as long they bolt on.  The big difference, as least in the old days, was the starter length.  The longer the starter the mower cranking power it had.   If you had room on/in the engine area you could install the longer, more powerful starter.


Did you try calling around to your local auto electic rebuilders for a quote?

Eric