yardman 28inch blower with elec start

[jdj309]

starter wont do anything it.Dealer said i probaly need a new starter.However about the the third year when I tried it would not turn the the tech took it apart anand cleaned the bushings and shafts on the armature and lubed everything and it has been ok for several years.I dont want to replace it at $185.00 plus labor.I watched it being done and I take care of my equipment.I do remember it looked tricky getting the armature back in the brushes.I have done this on auto generators in the sixties.Anyone have any tips?I am going to give it a try.For the use it gets I dont think the starter should be bad.I can always pull start it but at 73 I like to push a button.Thanks to anyone who responds.
jdj309@myfairpint.net

 

[devildog1]

Usually the small gear wears on the starter, that's the way it's made gear softer then fly wheel because easier to do. Does starer spin but not engage?Or does it do nothing at all? Starters are reasonable on e-bay, do a search for what you need.
Devi

 

[crazyal]

Do you know what type of motor that's on it? Somewhere around here I have two starters for Tecumseh engines. I had an old Aries, early 70s, motor seize up, I think it was a 7 hp. A friend gave me a late 80s (not sure of the brand) that he said the chain kept coming off to see if I could use the engine. Unfortunately he left it outside and when I tried pulling it over it wouldn't turn. Turned out the crankcase was full of water that froze. I think both starters work fine. If you think one could be of help to you let me know and your more than welcome to have one.