clueless 3,421 #1 Posted May 3 My 704 (little red) is getting to the point where it takes several pulls to start. I know it sounds like not a problem but both my wife, she uses it more than me, both have arthritis in our shoulder, among other place. I have K181, a M8 and a K161 starter generator, will any of the work with out much fabrication. I know I'll have to do some wiring for it but that what I've got you guys for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 969 #2 Posted May 3 (edited) If the k181 is the type with the bendix starter it might be able to work but with a smaller battery, I forget who but someone did it with lawn ranger a few months ago Edited May 3 by 702854boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,399 #3 Posted May 3 If you go with the M8, the wiring gets simpler - both are magneto ignition, yes?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,828 #4 Posted May 3 I happen to really like S/G so the K161 S/G would be my choice, Either M8 or k181 you will have battery clearance issues and for some reason the smaller motorcycle batteries are expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,276 #5 Posted May 3 Give me the tractor back and I'll fix it! ( someday) Seriously since that tractor sits a lot and that damp (cough cough) environment, I would look at giving the points a cleaning. I had to put a set on it shortly after I got it as it was a Bear to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,276 #6 Posted May 3 All you need is a genny and all the brackets , regulator, belt pulley, screen and belt guard. I have a free pulley in the show thread as well as the guard for 20 bucks. Put a push button starter button on it and keep the magneto and on off toggle. Nothing really wrong with the engine I have a complete K161 with genny on the bench here but it's already sold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,421 #7 Posted May 7 On 5/3/2026 at 3:30 PM, squonk said: All you need is a genny and all the brackets , regulator, belt pulley, screen and belt guard. I have a free pulley in the show thread as well as the guard for 20 bucks. Put a push button starter button on it and keep the magneto and on off toggle. Nothing really wrong with the engine I have a complete K161 with genny on the bench here but it's already sold would you be willing to ship me the pulley and the guard on my dime, I'm not sure if I'll make the show this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,276 #8 Posted May 7 (edited) 19 hours ago, clueless said: would you be willing to ship me the pulley and the guard on my dime, I'm not sure if I'll make the show this year. @clueless Do you mean the belt pulley and guard I have in the buy sell thread? Edited May 8 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
