Cub (MTD) Starting issues

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JRobyn

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Middle TN
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Kubota L4330HST
I've seen lots of posts on here where engines will turn over slowly or "jerky", turning part of a turn and then stalling. It seems to be a common failure mode for single and twin cylinder Kohlers and Briggs. I acknowledge that this is sometimes due to inoperable compression releases, but I just proved another failure mode. The starter solenoid on most all of these mowers is a "universal" part and the internal contacts are not particularly robust. Changing the solenoid on my FIL's TroyBilt Pony made a HUGE difference in starter motor strength and RPM.
 

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