Need advice for friend

[1 Lucky Texan]

coworker's g'father has a 917.273022 that needs a fuel cut solenoid at minimum. perhaps a new carburetor. (he has good fule flow to the carb and it runs on starter fluid - wire to solenoid is broken - may not be able to solder it back to the pigtail stub)

fuel solenoid 2475722-S (or compatible replacement)

prices seem high-ish at first glance so, pointers to decent parts suppliers would be appreciated. he would consider used/rebuilt.

his g'father is 99 ! so, not really interested in by-passing much safety gear!

 

[bertsmobile1]

Yes they are expensive little buggers.
Check carefully before you replace it the wiring is generally part of the mower and the solenoid has a plug on the end.
There are some aftermarket ones available but they are not much cheaper.

 

[BlazNT]

First things first, fix the wire to solenoid. You can also test the solenoid by putting 12v + to it to see if it opens.
tewarehouse.com/7-01867
$35.00 out of stock right now but use the live chat to see when it will be in at bottom of page.

 

[1 Lucky Texan]

it did ohm at about 40ohms so, not open or shorted - he managed to get a decent looking solder joint so, maybe that will get it going for a season at least.

I also found an entire carb on ebay for $90 ! so, he has that option if there's still an issue.

$35 seems high for such a small part - but not crazy $$$$$ like some other folks want.

thanx for the link!