StensElectric Starter 055-681 for Kohler 32 098 08-S

This starter was a slightly different size than my original but fit perfectly. I’ve only had it a short while but it seems to be better than the original one.

Great starter for the price

Perfect fit on my mower. Had issues with koler replacement units. This one has lasted much longer the the oem ones.

whats to say? it does what it should. fit like oem and fired up right away

Guys, this is the one you need. Official OEM with the offical sticker and Kohler box and OEM instructions. This is the upgraded starter and its sounds like a rocket ship. Tractor Sounds better than brand new now.Will post back on how long it lasts if it fails.

Purchased for a bad boy mower. I had two mowers and one didn't start like the other and then one day came a loud pop. I received this starter and works great and now they both sound the same when starting. One tooth made a world of difference

I had purchased two off brand starters for my 27hp Kohler engine, thought I would save money. Neither brand lasted a year. Shafts on both starters broke off at the base of the starter. I decided to buy an original starter and I noticed the difference right away. The original starter has a bigger shaft and it spins the engine a lot faster when starting. Sometimes you get what you pay for. No cheaper knock off starters for me.

The starter on my SV710 would occasionally spin, but not engage with the motor. Over time it became more and more frequent to the point I couldn't get the mower started one day. I pulled the cover one day to see the gear was not popping up thus not turning over the engine. After pulling the gear up a few times I was able to get the mower started but immediately went online to get a replacement starter.If you are searching for a replacement you have probably noticed the Chinese knockoffs for $40-$50 and think they are a deal but read some reviews and you will find they seem to have a high fail rate. Yeah this starter is 2x as expensive but it has a bigger shaft, more torque, and its OEM. Well maybe.As others have mentioned there is no formal markings that state Kohler on it. It could be OEM equipment made by a manufacture Kohler buys from, but it's definitely not Kohler.Long story short, its a relatively quick change out and it works. Once the cover is off there are 2 bolts that mount it to the motor and 1 bolt for the power. As a side note, this model is shorter than the one removed, but it makes no difference as the space between the gear and the mounting bolts is the same, its just the physical motor that is shorter.Others have stated that this model spins faster and starts the mower quicker; I can't really say I notice a difference. Others most likely had a starter going bad and it was slowing down over time so the new one seems faster. Mine old starter was spinning fine, just not popping up to engage. After install I started the mower twice with it and it worked so thus far I am happy.A few low star reviews say it has a short life and I hope I am not in that category. If it does fail, I will update this review and warn you to buy the cheep Chinese knockoff that fails but is half the cost.

I do not write reviews just after receiving an item. I think time should pass to really know if the review made was the right one. This is the exception. The starter arrived yesterday and was installed in ten minutes. When the key was turned the lawn tractor came to life again. No more winning noise which is all I got five days ago from the old starter. Amazon came through in a time of need with a competitive price and fast delivery. Thank You. PS MTD GOLD WITH A 24 HP KOHLER ENGINE

Unit came in a Kohler box with Kohler documents. The unit is shorter and fatter than the original fit right in place of the old one on the Kohler sv710.The old starter covid barely turn the engine 1 revolution with out trouble.The new starter spun the engine over with ease..Time will tell how it really works. If you don't see any updates it means it's still working..

Live in a small BC community accessed by Ferry, can't believe how fast I got the starter. It was an original Kohler starter for my VTwin tractor and was easy to install. Works like a charm. Could have ordered other cheaper starters, would have waited how long and would the have fit and worked as well as the stock one. Very satisfied!

My old starter had quit so I bought this one, an improved version.Lots of torque and made me glad I did my homework before replacing the battery!The only small detail that bugs me is when I buy from Amazon.ca in Cdn funds it's not apparent (to me )when an item is being shipped from the US, this is something that the vendor has no control over but it can add cost when it crosses the border.In this case it didn't.

Arrived on time, installed easily and starts the engine like never before. Still haven't tested a hot engine restart. Maybe tomorrow!