8241AE starter issue

[fabricgator]

Again, I'm not familiar with this particular motor.
Is there any possibility of the brush holder being out of position? Can it go together 180º out?
Imagine if you would, a kid learning to ride a bicycle. They have a tendency to put the pedal straight up, and when they push, it won't go until they get past center...
The motor work off of repulsion of the polarity of magnets, is it possible that once you get it off center then it runs?

When you get it turning, does it run strong? And like jmacster said, does every pair of segments have continuity or is there maybe a dead pair (a dead spot you have to overcome) and once turning, the momentum carries it past that dead spot?

Yeah $22.50 but I always quote and think about how much to my front door, so with shipping it is the better part of a couple of $20's bills... I'd get it if I were you. I'd also keep the old one for parts as this one ages. Over the years, I have spent thousands of dollars on storage for hundreds of dollars worth of junk...

 

[jmacster]

I guess I did not understand that there are different segments that can be metered discretely! I have only done things like replace brushes , seals , bushings and bearing and motor mounts. I have not spent any time really working on a stator or armature. I will look into this aspect of it

I did get the replacement and although it looked worse than the one I have it works smooth, I swapped out the bendix as the one I had was in top shape

This is a nice mower now and I have it loaned out to a buddy that is basically disabled to the point that starting a mower is impossible and pushing one is bad for him too, so this battery start and self propelled is perfect for him!

 

[fabricgator]

That is a great thing you did there John,

A great opportunity for him to get some exercise within his ability and keeps the lawn groomed!

I am glad it worked out for you.