John Deere 212 Starting problem.

[2458n]

Can I replace my new john deere starting solenoid (not working 1 month old) with a ford truck model? Thank you for your thoughts as I am tired and may be going down the wrong path.

 

[sd455dan]

or you can get a generic riding lawn tractor starter solenoid for under $10.00 that should work fine- and also have less load through the ignition switch to power the solenoids coil...

here is an example Universal 3 Post Pole 12 Volt Starter Solenoid Riders Lawn Mowers Tractors | eBay

or this one which from what i looked at appears to be an exact replacement -although pricier NIB John Deere Solenoid Kit AM105171 w Instructions 108 140 200 212 300 316 | eBay

 

[2458n]

Thank you for your reply. The NIB looks like a john deere price. I think I will go with A wheel horse Solenoid that is on the way to scrap. The John Deere kit Is not the same as what I have. I will look at the wiring diagram and see what goes where. Right now to mow I am jumping the starter off the battery and it seems to really be spinning things over-maybe to fast or at least hard on the starter.