




12V & 0.6-0.8 kW replacement starter motor for Briggs & Stratton single-cylinder&light-duty twin-cylinder engines. The permanent-magnet motor uses copper windings with a 16-tooth Bendix drive.The housing helps protect the brushes, bearings, and drive mechanism from grass clippings, dust, moisture and vibration.Housing length, hole spacing, terminal style, and flywheel construction should all be checked before purchase.
OEM and Search References
•Primary OE reference: Briggs & Stratton 497596
•Briggs & Stratton references:396306&394805&390838&497594&497595&499521&693054&795121
•John Deere references: AM38009,AM39137,AM39285,LG497596
•Aftermarket references:Lester 5746,DB Electrical 410-22003 /SBS0001,Stens 435-265,Arrowhead SBS0001,Rotary 9811
•Compatible brands: Briggs & Stratton, DB Electrical, Stens, Arrowhead, Lester, Oregon, Caltric, WAI, and equivalent suppliers
Reference Specifications
•System voltage: 12V DC
•Output: Approximately 0.6-0.8 kW
•Pinion: 16 teeth, composite gear
•Rotation: Counter-clockwise (CCW)
•Mounting: Standard 2-bolt flange
•Housing length: Approximately 3-5/8 in. (92 mm)
•Hole spacing: Approximately 2.25 in. (57 mm)
•Terminal: Single B+ threaded terminal
•Grounding: Through the metal housing and engine block
Fitment and Purchase Checks
•Compatible engines: Briggs & Stratton 11-18 HP engines, including selected 280000&252700&28B700&28M700&28N700& 28P700&28Q700&28R700&28S700
&310000 and 311700 Series engines.
•Typical equipment:John Deere STX38, STX46, LX173,111,and 112L;Craftsman/Sears LT1000 and LT2000;compatible Husqvarna,Toro, Murray,and Cub Cadet equipment.
•Confirm the 16-tooth gear, aluminum ring-gear flywheel,housing length,CCW rotation,mounting-hole spacing,and single-terminal design.Do not use this starter with cast-iron ring gears requiring different pinion specification
For Agricultural Buyers and Distributors
•Repair shops, distributors, maintenance teams, agricultural-equipment distributors, and buyers looking for replacement starter motor.
| Brand | Model | Model Code | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere | John Deere 111 / 111H | 111 / 111H | 1979–1985 |
| Craftsman | Craftsman LT1000 | LT1000 | 1990–2005 |
| John Deere | John Deere STX38 | STX38 | 1988–1997 |
| John Deere | John Deere (STX38) | STX38 | 1994–1997 |