Total newbie - first post- need help

[NNNNNN]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

If the starter spins the solenoid is OK, the problem is with the drive. It's supposed to engage from the spinning of the starter motor. Take the starter off and inspect the drive. If nothing is bad clean and lube it. You can download a Kohler service manual from the Kohler engine site.
http://www.kohlerengines.com/onlinec.../tp_2402_a.pdf

Sam, I would just like to point out that the solenoid has a plunger inside that is attached to a fork which pivots inside the starter head. When the juice from the battery hits the solenoid, the plunger forces the forks downward which in turn forces the drive out to engage the flywheel. It is not simply the spinning force of the armature.

Anyway I have a much bigger problem than that. I have some family circumstances that are going to force me to get rid of my 2135. I have not been able to find a place to store it, and there is a strong possibility I may have to move. I really hate to have to give it up but I'm going to have to offer my 2135 for sale, or for parts.

I'll sell the whole thing for a reasonable price, but I can't wait for that. If someone needs a critical part, I'm going to have to sell it. I hope that sound fair. I will gladly field any questions or send photos if you need them.

Please PM me if you need any info.
Thanks

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by NNNNNN

Sam, I would just like to point out that the solenoid has a plunger inside that is attached to a fork which pivots inside the starter head. When the juice from the battery hits the solenoid, the plunger forces the forks downward which in turn forces the drive out to engage the flywheel. It is not simply the spinning force of the armature.

Anyway I have a much bigger problem than that. I have some family circumstances that are going to force me to get rid of my 2135. I have not been able to find a place to store it, and there is a strong possibility I may have to move. I really hate to have to give it up but I'm going to have to offer my 2135 for sale, or for parts.

I'll sell the whole thing for a reasonable price, but I can't wait for that. If someone needs a critical part, I'm going to have to sell it. I hope that sound fair. I will gladly field any questions or send photos if you need them.

Please PM me if you need any info.
Thanks

I'm pretty sure Sam understands how a starter works. He probably simply forgot that engine has a bendix style starter, the earlier series did not.
Besides... if the solenoid engages the starter, it's more likely the bendix is stuck or broken. Replacing the solenoid may or may not fix the issue. He was correct in his recommendation to remove the starter and inspect the bendix.

If you want to sell your tractor, place an ad in the "For Sale" section. Make sure you read and follow the Ad Policies.

Your new, and apparently leaving, so I'll politely point you to the section you need:

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/f...splay.php?f=34

[Sam Mac]

OK I'll admit that I didn't realize that the 2130 & 2135 had that style starter. Just assumed (yep I know what happens when you assume) it was the inertia style. Anyway this looks like a decent price for a new starter.

http://www.dbelectrical.com/p-6671-s...FctZhgodlSoN-Q

If you look on the Cub parts site you can buy parts to rebuild your existing starter. Tractor will be worth more if it's complete and running. You wont get much for it if you part it out, engine is about the only thing of value and even that has limited applications.