TOPSCOPEStarter Motor Fit for 2005 Kohler Courage Engines 20HP 23HP 25HP 27HP with Replace OE # 32-098-01 32-098-01S 32-098-03 32-098-03S 32-098-04 32-098-04S

My starter on my 50” cut Cub Cadet went bad so I called the dealer. WOW, they wanted $180.00 so I started looking and found some on Amazon, I liked the reviews and the price of this one so I ordered it. It’s very easy to remove the old and reinstall the new one, just two bolts and a nut for the wires. I’ve only used a few times since installed but it works just like the mower was new maybe even better. I can’t say how long it will last but I can replace it for the saving cost and still be happy.

This starter worked for one season. Then the retaining nut came off and allowed the drive to strip, preventing it from being put back together. Fortunately, it did not damage the flywheel, or I would really be in a bind. I have been looking for a warranty/product support tab on the Amazon listing, Sellers website, all places I can think of, to no avail. I am hoping amazon customer service will respond to this post before the 1 year warranty expires in April 22. I understand this is cheap part, but they posted the warranty, not me. If they are not willing to stand behind the warranty, you are better off to spend the extra money and buy OEM.

Apparently this is a common problem with this brand. I ordered the first starter would not work. Returned it decided to give it another run. Sent me the exchange. Shaft broke after 4 start ups. I finally returned both. And, asked for a refund. Ordered another brand. That I'm used to using. I'm a small engine mechanic. I don't have time for new parts to break down consecutively. Will not buy again. A little info for the manufacturer. Build these with a stronger shaft. Check your quality control dept.

We have a 2011 Cub Cadet mower, it always had an issue with starting, out neighbor thought it was probably the starter. Looked at quite a few on Amazon and decided this one, actually listed our part number and all. Husband installed, and fired up the mower on the 1st try. Apparently ours, was probably bad from day one. The mower has never started better.

I was trying to figure out why my mower stopped working, turns out I needed a new started because the original seized up. This starter fits and worked but the mower didnt start. Been sitting since before winter and I get it checked out to find there is water in the carborator. Got that fixed but now the starter sounds so bad and it's like it not catching or somthing. It dosent sound right.