Briggs & Stratton 497595 12V Starter Motor with 16-Tooth Nylon Pinion Gear for 8-12.5 HP Single-Cylinder Air-Cooled Engines

Voltage: 12 V
Power Output: 0.7 kW
Pinion Gear: 10 teeth (10T hardened alloy-steel gear; 32.1 mm gear OD)
Rotation: Counterclockwise (CCW)
Drive Type: Permanent-Magnet Direct-Drive (PMDD) with Low-Temperature Bendix Drive

Mounting Configuration: 2-bolt flange mount (Tecumseh standard flange)
Overall Length: Approx. 6.75 in. (171.5 mm); pinion gear OD: 32.1 mm
Electrical Connection: Single M6 / 1/4 in. positive terminal stud; grounded through the starter housing

12V permanent-magnet direct-drive (PMDD) starter motor engineered for Tecumseh OHV-series 11-18 HP high-output single-cylinder engines and snow blower applications. It features a 10-tooth heat-treated alloy-steel pinion gear and a highly effective low-temperature sealing system, providing dependable starting performance in extreme cold, snow-removal conditions, and dusty environments. Its internal magnets and carbon brushes are rigorously tested for low-temperature stability to prevent loosening or binding in severe cold.