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Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Starter Drive Assembly 696541

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Part #696541

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Part Information

This starter drive assembly (part number 696541) is for lawn and garden equipment engines.

Starter drive assembly 696541 engages with and spins the flywheel to start the engine when the starter motor runs. The assembly may include multiple parts; refer to your parts diagram for a list of parts included.

Disconnect the spark plug wire and battery before starting the repair. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

Reviews

Just what was needed
November 23, 2021

Very good replacement for fixing the starter problem. Everything needed in kit to repair.

Clintjoe49, Ashland,Ky

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Ease of Installation
Difficult
Duration of Installation
1 - 2 hours

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

easy to install
March 21, 2021

it took me about 15 min. to remove the old part and about 30 min. to install the new part. it would have bin less if I had bought the installing tool

milt, Glen Burnie md.

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

tricky
November 19, 2019

It is hard to get c clamp on they don't make the special tool any more

Johnny K, Oak idge nj

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Ease of Installation
Moderate
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour
Easy to install
October 08, 2019

My engine had an earlier version but the new parts worked just fine. Replaced the nylon tube and Bendix gear to solve my starter problem. Quick amd smoothe starts for then on.

N4BYQ, North Carolina

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Ease of Installation
Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour
easy installation
August 18, 2019

about 10 minutes to install on motor and about 30 minutes to reassemble outward assembly

siglo, tampa fl

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Ease of Installation
Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour
Easy to install
August 15, 2019

Easy to install and perfit fit. only problem was delivery time.

Jim44, ELLIJAY GA

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Ease of Installation
Difficult
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour
Very hard to get the retaining clip back on.
June 25, 2019

Had to make a special tool to get the retaining 'C' clip on the end of the shaft. A real pain.

Jim 1, Near Seattle

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Ease of Installation
Difficult
Duration of Installation
1 - 2 hours
Saved a lo lot of money
May 14, 2019

Was not easy to install unless you had the correct tool. Worked it out and came up with a solution. No need for a one time use tool.

Baseballdad, Basking Ridge NJ

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Ease of Installation
Moderate
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour