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Starter Assembly 50940

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Part #50940

Replaced by #497596
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 50940. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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$140.44 | 
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MSRP: $180.00
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Part Information

This starter motor (part number 497596) is for lawn and garden equipment engines.

Starter motor 497596 spins the flywheel to start the engine.

Wear work gloves to protect your hands when installing this part.

Reviews

1-8 of 22 reviews
Axel 10
Springfield IllinoisReviews 2Votes 0
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• 2 years ago
Axel 10• 2 years ago
Start motor install

The install of the starter would have been a lot easier if one of the two bolts was not under the fly wheel. I had to use my fingers to screw it in 3/4 of the way before I could use a wrench. But now I am back to mulching the leaves.

Response from Sears PartsDirect:
CS offline • 2 years ago

Dear Axel, We are so pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience. Thank you for taking the time to let us know, we appreciate any and all feedback. Thank you for choosing Sears Parts Direct!

wgoddard
Chepachet, RIReviews 1Votes 0
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• 2 years ago
wgoddard• 2 years ago
Delivered on time and part was as described

part fit perfectly and the engineering changes sent with part were helpfull.

Response from Sears PartsDirect:
CS OFFLINE • 2 years ago

Thank you so much for your 5-star rating! We are happy to see that you had a great experience. Thank you for your business!

53rod
Sanford NCReviews 1Votes 0
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• 2 years ago
53rod• 2 years ago
Starter Motor

Received the starter a day before posted delivery date. Starter was the exact match. Took old starter off the day before. Put new starter on with a breeze. Took about 30 minutes.

Joe1
Elmhurst ILReviews 1Votes 0
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• 2 years ago
Joe1• 2 years ago
New Starter Motor

I replaced the starter motor on a 20 year old Craftsman lawn tractor. The motor is located in a very tight difficult area to access, however taking a lot of time and a slow process I was able to make the repair.

Amerbadas
Norfolk, VaReviews 3Votes 0
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• 2 years ago
Amerbadas• 2 years ago
Organize

Organize all your nuts and bolts. You will need to remove all the engine panels around even opposite side of starter. They all inter-connect. Have patience taking inside starter bolt out. Quick box ratchet does not fit, you will need to turn 1/4 turns with open end. Unless you have a 7 or 8 year old with small fingers. Starter bolt will have lift clearance once unthreaded. Last but not least, put panels on opposite that you removed. All worth it when she cranks right up.

Bruce2
Sacramento CAReviews 2Votes 1
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• 2 years ago
Bruce2• 2 years ago
Fits perfectly....takes time to install.

The part fit perfectly. Installation was difficult, but only because of the way the bolts are positioned. Small strong fingers almost necessary....no room to work. I replaced both starter and solenoid...both work fine. Best to replace battery cables at same time. One of mine would only move enough power to click solenoid, but not run starter.

Rich
CaReviews 1Votes 0
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• 2 years ago
Rich• 2 years ago
Had it's challenges, but did come out perfect.

It had one difficult bolt, but did work with patience.

Response from Sears PartsDirect:
sm • 2 years ago

Hello. We are so glad to hear you had a positive experience with Sears!! We greatly appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Sears!

Big T
NorfolkReviews 1Votes 0
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• 3 years ago
Big T• 3 years ago
Quick install

Easy install once old starter was removed. greatly improved performance.

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