Gator starter motor question

b79holmes · Nov 19, 2018

We have a 2005 6x4. Has been running well for quite a long time.
I had it out raking leaves and then it just would not start.

My son just tried jumping the ignition circuits directly to the motor.
No go.
He tried the other terminal and it does turn (backwards?).
Guessing this starter is used in many machines so is designed to run either way.

Does this mean I need a new starter or is it something else?

Thanks,
Bill

westga · Nov 19, 2018

If you go with a new starter shop on line.
I ordered a new starter from a place in
Tennessee. Less than $60.00. Just can't
remember from who.

Steve@Advance · Nov 19, 2018

This was covered on here a while back, don't remember who or what the solution was.

Look online at Gator forums, it seems to be a common problem.

SDE · Nov 19, 2018

I had a problem with my ATV starter not engaging. I removed it and took it apart, re assembled it and it has worked wonderfully since then. I believe that the problem was a brush being stuck and not making proper contact with the commutator. I had the same problem with my angle grinder, after I had dropped it. You will need to remove the old starter to repair or replace. If it is easily removed, then taking it apart and then re installing it, isn't that much of an inconvenience. Or, apply 12 volts to the starter. If it works, the problem is in the ignition circuit. If it doesn't work, remove the starter and tap it on a board and re apply 12 volts. You might get lucky. Some people like to fix a problem once and for all by buying new parts. I like to repair the old ones.

Gambles · Nov 19, 2018

My mom actually has a very early Gator and the starter failed on it, probably about a year ago. I actually got mine through WalMart.com, although I think it was a third-party seller. About $35, shipping included. I took the new one and the old one and held them side-by-side and the molding and the tooling marks looked identical to the original Denso starter. The replacement has worked fine ever since. To the OP, I have a little advice: Use a test light and possibly a volt meter to make sure it's the actual starter that's at fault, not the cables or the wiring.

Russ from MN · Nov 19, 2018

The most common problem with old starters is the brushes, and I have found them to be very expensive from
the dealers. We have a local repair shop that will service a starter and put in new brushes for about what
it costs me to buy the parts, so that's where I go.

Geo-TH,In · Nov 20, 2018

Check the brushes.

I bought a new starter for my JD275 off internet for
around $100.

Neighbor took his Honda ATV starter to motor shop
and got it rebuilt for $75. It needed brushes.

Yesterday the starter on old mower would engage
starter drive, it would just spin. I'll look for a
used one or buy a new one instead of buying a
starter drive.

So if your starter is rare and expensive, motor shop
may be best option if all it needs is brushes.

Two Dogs · Nov 20, 2018

I just ordered one for an elderly(er) friend of mine from Ebay for about $47 shipping included. Part #FD620. It fits many machines. TDF

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