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35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel
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Author:  CCM [ Mon May 29, 2017 11:56 am ]
Post subject:  35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

Ok I'm sure this has happened to a lot of people out there, but I'm new to the game..The past few times I've been out, occasionally when I hit the key to start it up, I hear the starter whine, and does not engage the flywheel..I shake the motor a little, and keep tapping the key and it will eventually catch and start it right up. I took it to mobile in November on a red fish trip, so it has seen a couple days of brackish water, but mostly fresh water in southern Indiana. didnt know if it was rust around the gear on the starter, or something getting ready to go wrong.just don't want to get stranded down stream..any suggestions?
Thanks

Author:  Will C [ Mon May 29, 2017 12:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

Try pulling starter or fan shroud and lube up the bendex. Probly a good idea to order a starter

Author:  Russ [ Mon May 29, 2017 12:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

Trust me. Order a new starter.

Check the voltage at the yellow wire on the solenoid.

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Author:  brycecheramie [ Mon May 29, 2017 12:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

The starter king has spoken ^^
Listen to him! :lol:

Author:  Russ [ Mon May 29, 2017 2:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

Seriously though, order a new starter. It could just be the solenoid (and likely is), could be voltage at that yellow wire (quite possible too), but from experience, it sucks when you're 6 miles from the landing and your starter goes boom when you turn the key, or doesn't do anything when at the landing at 430 am, or everything else goes kchunk after a nice, ear pleasing whirrrrr turned screech at 4300 rpms.....

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Author:  CCM [ Mon May 29, 2017 6:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

Ok thanks for the responses..when you say Check voltage at yellow wire, what should I be reading?..and this is with the key on, or while cranking?
Thanks

Author:  cb5331 [ Mon May 29, 2017 6:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

When cranking. Above 12 volts.

Author:  CCM [ Mon May 29, 2017 6:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

Ok found a diagram, shows the yellow from the solenoid goes to the 4 pin I assume is on a relay..so I'm guessing I shouldn't read anything unless the key is turned?

Author:  CCM [ Mon May 29, 2017 6:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

So if less than 12volts, it's the solenoid

Author:  cb5331 [ Mon May 29, 2017 6:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

No, if less than 12volts, it's the wiring or battery or key switch or something before the starter.

Author:  CCM [ Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

Pulled starter...it was rusted up..from running in rain..cleaned with WD40...starts like a champ

Author:  Will C [ Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

Good job! Still outta order a backup :D

Author:  Russ [ Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

^ this man speaks truth.

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Author:  MaXXis85 [ Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 35 HP Briggs gator tail starter not engaging flywheel

Starters RARELY go bad.... But when they do.... they don't work LOL... Get a spare!

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