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Small engine recoil starter assembly with snow equipment handle. The recoil starter engages the drive cup on the flywheel to start the engine.

Starter solenoid-12 volt

Recoil starter assem

Solenoid-12v

Recoil starter assembly

Starter kit with cord

Starter solenoid

Starter rope

Starter handle

Tecumseh electric starter kit.

Starter asm-recoil

Recoil pulley & spring

Recoil starter

Hook-torsion spring

Starter-electric
A weak or dead starter ruins your mowing day fast. Yard-Man starter motors, solenoids, and recoil assemblies are engineered for reliable cold-start performance year after year. When your mower won't turn over or cranks slowly, the problem usually traces to a failing starter. Our genuine OEM replacements restore instant, powerful starts every time.
Yard-Man offers both electric and recoil starter options depending on your model. Whether you need a complete starter motor, a replacement solenoid, or a recoil spring assembly, we carry the exact parts your mower deserves. Professional-grade parts mean fewer no-start headaches and reliable weekend mowing.
Match your mower to the correct Yard-Man Lawn Mower Parts using your model number. Fast shipping and expert support included.
Repairing a Yard-Man starter is rarely cost-effective. Motor brushes, bearings, and solenoid contacts wear together over time. A new OEM starter is more reliable, comes with model-specific fit and performance, and costs only slightly more than a rebuild. Replacing the whole unit takes 20 minutes and eliminates future no-start frustration.
Electric starters use a battery and solenoid to spin the motor quickly—convenient but require a charged battery. Recoil starters use a spring-loaded cord you pull to crank the engine—no battery needed, but more effort required. Check your model number to see which type you have and order the correct replacement parts.
Look on the engine shroud or frame near the fuel tank for a metal tag with numbers stamped or printed on it. Take a photo and enter it into our parts finder, or use our online parts finder to confirm the match. The correct model number ensures you get the right starter every time.
A clicking solenoid usually means weak battery voltage or a worn solenoid plunger that can't fully engage the starter motor. Check your battery first—if it's charged, the solenoid is likely failing and needs replacement. A faulty solenoid wastes energy and eventually leaves you stranded.


Ensure your Yard-Man Lawn Mower starts with genuine OEM starter replacement parts from Repair Clinic. Lawn mower starters are important to replace because they guarantee a reliable ignition system, ensuring your mower is ready to work when you are. Use our model number lookup to find the exact starter part for your Yard-Man Lawn Mower. Enjoy same-day shipping, No-Hassle 365-Day Returns, and our Price Match Guarantee for a reliable shopping experience. For installation guidance, visit our Lawn Mower Repair Help page or check out more Lawn Mower Starter Parts to keep your equipment in top condition.
On Yard-Man lawn mowers, look for the model number on a label or metal tag attached to the frame near the blade deck, on the engine housing, or under the seat. The number may include letters, hyphens, and several digits, so copy it exactly, including any suffix. Enter it in the model number search, and the catalog will narrow to parts made for your complete mower, not just one starter or repair category. Matching the model before you order helps account for differences in engine, deck, and electrical parts. You order with confidence knowing the fit is right.

Repair Clinic's online repair library is built to support Yard Man Lawn Mower owners and technicians through every stage of the fix. Symptom-based articles narrow the likely cause, part testing videos verify the failing component, and step-by-step repair guides cover the installation with photos and video. Use the model number lookup to confirm the exact OEM part, and wiring diagrams back you up on the more technical steps.

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