billyg1985 0 #1 Posted September 22, 2021 The original starter finally gave out on my Wheelhorse 3112K801. Replaced with this:New Starter seen in the pictures. It worked fine for the first 5 or 6 starts then it no longer was able to start the engine. I removed the "new" starter. It has a burnt smell and the plastic dust cover looks like it was rubbing against something once the start was running. Not sure what starter to get to get me running again. Also when starting the mower it has made what I call a screeching noise until the engine fully starts. This has happened since I can remember 20+ years. Not sure if that is just a normal startup for this model or not. Tractor model is 3112K801 Engine is Kohler M12S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,472 #2 Posted September 22, 2021 Here are some original part numbers for the starter. KOHLER 41-098-04 Part# KH10187 in the original WH illustrated parts list plus https://www.partstree.com/models/m12-471527-kohler-magnum-engine-made-for-wheel-horse-12hp-9kw/electric-start-11-10-78-9/ What you need is a starter that replaces one of these part numbers. By the way your tractor is a 1990 model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,912 #3 Posted September 22, 2021 I would suggest taking the starter to a good starter shop for a rebuild. most of the new starters on the market are junk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billyg1985 0 #4 Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) Replaced it Edited September 30, 2021 by billyg1985 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites