12V replacement starter motor for Kohler K Series and Magnum engines. This unit uses a permanent-magnet motor, copper windings, and a 10-tooth hardened steel pinion with a Bendix inertia-drive mechanism. It provides approximately 0.6-0.8 kW and counter-clockwise rotation. The full-metal housing helps protect the internal brushes, bearings, and drive mechanism from dirt, moisture, vibration, and grass debris. The single B+ terminal design grounds through the starter housing and engine block, so it does not use a separate S-terminal control wire. The model replaces several earlier Kohler references and is associated with the later 41-098-06-S upgrade. It is intended for classic garden tractors and utility equipment using the correct K/Magnum flywheel and mounting configuration.
OEM and Search References
- Primary OE references: Kohler 41-098-04, 41-098-04-S
- Latest replacement: Kohler 41-098-06-S
- Kohler references: 41-098-01, 41-098-01-S, 41-098-03, 41-098-03-S, 41-098-06, 41-098-06-S, 45-098-07, 45-098-09, 45-098-11
- John Deere references: AM38158, AM39287, AM32890, TY25983
- Cub Cadet references: 61549-C91, 61549-C92, IH-61549-C92
- Aftermarket references: Lester 5742, 5743; DB Electrical 410-52002 / SAB0013; Stens 435-802; Arrowhead SAB0013; United Technologies 0524140
Reference Specifications
- System voltage: 12V DC
- Output: Approximately 0.6-0.8 kW
- Pinion: 9 teeth, hardened steel
- Rotation: Counter-clockwise (CCW)
- Mounting: Standard 2-bolt flange
- Terminal: Single B+ threaded battery terminal
- Grounding: Through the metal housing and engine block
- Drive: Bendix inertia engagement
Fitment and Purchase Checks
- Compatible engines: Kohler Magnum M10, M12, M14, M16, M18, M20 and K241, K301, K321, K341, K361, K482, K532, and K582 engines, generally 10-20 HP.
- Typical equipment: John Deere 210, 212, 214, 216, 300, 312, 314, and 316; Cub Cadet 108, 109, 128, 129, 149, 169, 1200, 1250, 1450, and 1650; Case/Ingersoll 220, 222, 224, 442, and 444; compatible Wheel Horse and Craftsman equipment.
- Confirm the 10-tooth gear, Bendix mechanism, mounting flange, single-terminal wiring, and engine model. This starter is not interchangeable with 10-tooth Command or 14-tooth Courage units.
For Agricultural Buyers and Distributors
- Repair shops, distributors, maintenance teams, agricultural-equipment distributors, and buyers looking for replacement starter motor.