JD starter won't spin

THANKS.

Also, on this type of starter, any hammering on the "belly" can break the magnets loose, or shatter them, if they're not already loose.

Some small engine starters even have little warning decals on them warning against hammering on them!

So, as the other poster said, you may have brush problems, or you may have the magnet problem I mentioned.

Anyway, www.jackssmallengines.com may be a source. Or a local small engine shop may replace the brushes. Some cities have "starter/alternator" repair/rebuilding places (check your phone book) that can also repair them.

Okay, I opened up the starter and checked the brushes. They don't look too bad...there's still contact, but I might try replacing them.

Here's my new problem...after putting the starter back together, I now have contact between the 12v+ cable and the body of the starter. If I connect one end of a continuity tester to the cable and put the other end of the tester on the body, it reads positive. I actually found this out by connecting the positive lead to the battery and grounding the starter...some nice sparks.

See the link below for reference.

Thanks again. It's great to have so many people willing to help.

• starter schematic

Thanks,
-Aaron