LandscapeMan
Member
Hi,
I usually hang on the Construction board. But as my Ramrod Mini skid steer has a B&S engine, I thought you folks may have more experience.
History: When my starter died 2 years ago, I replaced the plastic gear and retaining ring ($8) and the retainer-brush ($17) on the starter.
The starter has always had the problem, that when you turn the key it will only spin the engine a few revolutions then disengage. Then you usually have to click the starter a few times in a row to keep the engine turning to start. Except for the very first time you start it in the morning when the engine is cold it will turn over as it should. So I don't know if it might be heat related.
So my first question: Is this normal for this engine? If I change out the whole starter is it likely to correct this issue?
I was hoping when I changed the plastic gear and retainer-brush 2 yrs ago that it would start in a more normal fashion. But there was no improvement.
Second question: B&S lists a new starter for $127.00 (Steel Ring Gear) $109.68 for Alum Ring Gear.
Manufactures supply lists a starter (Alum ring gear I believe)
for $79.99. I assume after market.
Does anyone have experience with after market starters?
( As my OEM starter has been a problem from the start)
Other sources for parts?
My inclination would be to deal with the JD dealer for parts, as they were a big help the first time around. But they are about 1.5 hr away round trip and it always seems I have to make more than 1 trip..
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Charlie
I usually hang on the Construction board. But as my Ramrod Mini skid steer has a B&S engine, I thought you folks may have more experience.
History: When my starter died 2 years ago, I replaced the plastic gear and retaining ring ($8) and the retainer-brush ($17) on the starter.
The starter has always had the problem, that when you turn the key it will only spin the engine a few revolutions then disengage. Then you usually have to click the starter a few times in a row to keep the engine turning to start. Except for the very first time you start it in the morning when the engine is cold it will turn over as it should. So I don't know if it might be heat related.
So my first question: Is this normal for this engine? If I change out the whole starter is it likely to correct this issue?
I was hoping when I changed the plastic gear and retainer-brush 2 yrs ago that it would start in a more normal fashion. But there was no improvement.
Second question: B&S lists a new starter for $127.00 (Steel Ring Gear) $109.68 for Alum Ring Gear.
Manufactures supply lists a starter (Alum ring gear I believe)
for $79.99. I assume after market.
Does anyone have experience with after market starters?
( As my OEM starter has been a problem from the start)
Other sources for parts?
My inclination would be to deal with the JD dealer for parts, as they were a big help the first time around. But they are about 1.5 hr away round trip and it always seems I have to make more than 1 trip..
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Charlie