5742 Steel Gear Starter Replacement for Briggs & Stratton 497595 390838 1972-2002 5-22HP Engine John Deere LG497595 MIU13772 391423 392749 10HP-12HP

5742 Steel Gear Starter Replacement for Briggs & Stratton 497595 390838 1972-2002 5-22HP Engine John Deere LG497595 MIU13772 391423 392749 10HP-12HP

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5742 Steel Gear Starter Replacement for Briggs & Stratton 497595 390838 1972-2002 5-22HP Engine John Deere LG497595 MIU13772 391423 392749 10HP-12HP

5742 Steel Gear Starter Replacement for Briggs & Stratton 497595 390838 1972-2002 5-22HP Engine John Deere LG497595 MIU13772 391423 392749 10HP-12HP

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16-Tooth Starter Motor for Briggs & Stratton | Toro | John Deere | Cub Cadet | Scotts
★★★★★ 4.7/5 (28 Reviews)
Lester 5742 | OEM# 497595 / 693054 / MIA12048
Restore reliable cranking power to your lawn and garden tractors. The Durautos Premium Starter is a heavy-duty 1.4kW unit engineered specifically for Briggs & Stratton Air Cooled engines. Built with a precision 16-tooth gear to ensure smooth engagement across a wide range of vintage and modern mowers.

Vehicle Compatibility Guide

BRIGGS & STRATTON Wind & Air Cooled Engines
Model / Spec Year Engine Details
Air Cooled 1972-1976 7HP Horizontal
Air Cooled 1972-1976 7HP Vertical
Air Cooled 1975-1986 8HP Horizontal
Air Cooled 1975-1986 8HP Vertical
Air Cooled 1978-1986 11HP Horizontal
Air Cooled 1978-1986 11HP Vertical
Air Cooled 1988-1991 10HP Horizontal
Air Cooled 1989-2002 12.5HP Vertical
Air Cooled 1992-1993 12HP Vertical
Air Cooled 1996-1998 16HP Horizontal
Air Cooled 1996-1998 16HP Vertical
JOHN DEERE Applications (Inc. Sabre & Scotts)
John Deere Lawn Tractors & Riding Mowers
Model Series Year Engine Technical Details
100 1975-1978 Briggs & Stratton
100 1975-1978 V1 318cc 19cid Briggs & Stratton
108 1979-1985 Briggs & Stratton
9520RT 1975-1983 Briggs & Stratton 8HP
R70 1984-1986 Briggs & Stratton 8HP
R72 1984-1986 Briggs & Stratton 8HP
S80 1984 Briggs & Stratton 8HP
S82 1984-1986 Briggs & Stratton 8HP
R92 1985-1986 Briggs & Stratton 11HP
S92 1984-1986 Briggs & Stratton 11HP
L111 1985 Briggs & Stratton 20HP
GX85 1997-2006 Briggs & Stratton 13HP
SX85 1997-2008 Briggs & Stratton 13HP
Europa 1338SGS 1996-1997 Briggs & Stratton 13HP
Europa 1438GS 1999-2001 Briggs & Stratton 14.5HP
Europa 1538HS 1996-1999 Briggs & Stratton 15HP
Europa 1542GS 1998-2001 Briggs & Stratton 15.5HP
Europa 1546GS 1996-1997 Briggs & Stratton 15HP
Europa 1646HS 1996-1999 Briggs & Stratton 16HP
Sabre 1338G 1996-1997 Briggs & Stratton 13HP
Sabre 1438GS 1999-2001 Briggs & Stratton 14.5HP
Sabre 1438HS 1999-2001 Briggs & Stratton 14.5HP
Sabre 1538GS 1996-1999 Briggs & Stratton 15HP
Sabre 1538HS 1996-1999 Briggs & Stratton 15HP
Sabre 1542GS 1998-2001 Briggs & Stratton 15.5HP
Sabre 1542HS 1998-2001 Briggs & Stratton 15.5HP
Sabre 1546G 1996-1997 Briggs & Stratton 15HP
Sabre 1646HS 1996-1999 Briggs & Stratton 16HP
L118 2004-2005 Briggs & Stratton 22HP
LA145 2006-2009 2 Cyl. 0.66L 655cc 40cid Briggs & Stratton 22HP
LA165 2006 2 Cyl. 0.73L 723cc 44cid Briggs & Stratton 24HP
LA165 2008-2009 2 Cyl. 0.73L 723cc 44cid Briggs & Stratton 24HP
LA175 2006-2009 2 Cyl. 0.73L 723cc 44cid Briggs & Stratton 26HP
LA135SE 2008-2010 Briggs & Stratton 22HP
LA155 2009-2010 Briggs & Stratton 22HP
125 2006 V2 724cc 44cid Briggs & Stratton
Sabre Lawn Series
Model Series Year Engine Technical Details
1338G 1996-1997 Standard System
1438GS 1998-2001 V1 465cc 28cid Briggs & Stratton
1438HS 1999-2001 V1 465cc 28cid Briggs & Stratton
1538GS 1997 V1 465cc 28cid Briggs & Stratton
1538GS 1998 V1 465cc 28cid Briggs & Stratton
1538HS 1998-2001 V1 465cc 28cid Briggs & Stratton
1542GS 1998 V1 465cc 28cid Briggs & Stratton
1542HS 1998-2001 V1 465cc 28cid Briggs & Stratton
1546G 1996-1997 Briggs & Stratton
1642GS 1998-1999 V1 465cc 28cid Briggs & Stratton
1642HS 1997 V1 465cc 28cid Briggs & Stratton
1646HS 1998-2001 V1 465cc 28cid Briggs & Stratton
1842GV 1998 V2 568cc 38cid Briggs & Stratton
1842HV 1998 V2 568cc 38cid Briggs & Stratton
1848GV 1998-1999 V2 568cc 38cid Briggs & Stratton
1848HV 1998-1999 V2 568cc 38cid Briggs & Stratton
2048HV 1998-1999 V2 568cc 38cid Briggs & Stratton
2254HV 1998-1999 V2 626cc 38cid Briggs & Stratton
Scotts Lawn Tractors
Model Series Year Engine Technical Details
L2048 2002-2008 V-Twin OHV Briggs & Stratton 20HP Gas
L2548 2002-2008 V-Twin OHV Briggs & Stratton 25HP Gas
TORO TimeCutter & Lawn Tractors
Toro Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors
Model Series Year Engine Technical Details
8-32 Front Engine Rider 1977-1985 Briggs & Stratton 8HP
11-32 Lawn Tractor 1978-1987 Briggs & Stratton 11HP
8-32 Rear Engine Rider 1983-1993 Briggs & Stratton 8HP
11-32 Rear Engine Rider 1983-1987 Briggs & Stratton 11HP
11-38 Pro Lawn Tractor 1986-1987 Briggs & Stratton 11HP
8-32 Professional Rider 1986-1989 Briggs & Stratton 8HP
8-32 Professional Rear Engine Rider 1987 Briggs & Stratton 8HP
LT11 Lawn Tractor 1988-1989 Briggs & Stratton 11HP
LT12 Lawn Tractor 1988-1991 Briggs & Stratton 12HP
12-32 Rear Engine Rider 1988-1995 Briggs & Stratton 12HP
110-4 Rear Engine Rider 1989-1993 Briggs & Stratton 10.5HP
112-6 Rear Engine Rider 1989-1992 Briggs & Stratton 12.5HP
212-H Tractor 1989-1991 Briggs & Stratton 12HP
LT12H Lawn Tractor 1989-1991 Briggs & Stratton 12HP
212-HSB Tractor 1990 Briggs & Stratton 12HP
825 Recycler Rider 1991 Briggs & Stratton 8HP
8-25 Rear Engine Rider 1991-1997 Briggs & Stratton 8HP
LT12.5H Lawn Tractor 1991-1993 Briggs & Stratton 12.5HP
8-25 Recycler Rider 1992 Briggs & Stratton 8HP
LT12.5 Lawn Tractor 1992-1993 Briggs & Stratton 12.5HP
LT10 Lawn Tractor 1993 Briggs & Stratton 10HP
12-32XL Lawn Tractor 1993-1998 Briggs & Stratton 12HP
12-38HXL Lawn Tractor 1993 Briggs & Stratton 12.5HP
12-38XL Lawn Tractor 1993-1996 Briggs & Stratton 12.5HP
12-32 Recycler Rider 1993-1996 Briggs & Stratton 12HP
13-38HXL Lawn Tractor 1994-1996 Briggs & Stratton 13HP
LT12G Lawn Tractor 1994-1995 Briggs & Stratton 12HP
LT13H Lawn Tractor 1994-1995 Briggs & Stratton 13HP
13-38XL Lawn Tractor 1995 Briggs & Stratton 13HP
15-44HXL Lawn Tractor 1995-1996 Briggs & Stratton 15.5HP
LT12.5G Lawn Tractor 1995 Briggs & Stratton 12.5HP
13-38XL Lawn Tractor 1996-1998 Briggs & Stratton 13HP
14-38HXL Lawn Tractor 1996-1998 Briggs & Stratton 14HP
16-44HXL Lawn Tractor 1996-1998 Briggs & Stratton 16HP
11-32 Rear Engine Rider 1996-1997 Briggs & Stratton 11.5HP
13-32 Rear Engine Rider 1996-1997 Briggs & Stratton 13HP
13-32XL Lawn Tractor 1997 Briggs & Stratton 12HP
12-32 Rear Engine Rider 1998-2002 Briggs & Stratton 12.5HP
8-25 Rear Engine Rider 1998-2001 Briggs & Stratton 8HP
12-32XL Lawn Tractor 1999-2003 Briggs & Stratton 12HP
13-32XLE Lawn Tractor 1999-2001 Briggs & Stratton 13HP
14-38XL Lawn Tractor 1999 Briggs & Stratton 14.5HP
LX466 2008 Briggs & Stratton 22HP
CUB CADET & EVINRUDE Applications
Cub Cadet Zero-Turns & Lawn Tractors
Model Series Year Engine Technical Details
70 1972-1976 Briggs & Stratton 7HP Gas
70 1972-1976 V1 262cc 16cid Kohler
80 1977-1978 Briggs & Stratton 8HP Gas
81 1977-1978 Briggs & Stratton 8HP Gas
111 1978-1979 Briggs & Stratton 11HP Gas
182 1980-1984 Briggs & Stratton 8HP Gas
282 1980-1984 Briggs & Stratton 8HP Gas
283 1980-1984 Briggs & Stratton 8HP Gas
382 1980-1984 Briggs & Stratton 11HP Gas
383 1980-1984 Briggs & Stratton 11HP Gas
1105 1985-1986 Briggs & Stratton 11HP Gas
1110 1985-1986 Briggs & Stratton 11HP Gas
805 1985-1986 Briggs & Stratton 8HP Gas
1015 1988-1991 Briggs & Stratton 10HP Gas
1020 1988-1991 Briggs & Stratton 10HP Gas
1225 1992-1993 Briggs & Stratton 12HP Gas
1300 1998 Briggs & Stratton 13HP Gas
1405 1998 Briggs & Stratton 14HP Gas
RZT22 2004 Briggs & Stratton 22HP Gas
RZT50 2005-2006 Briggs & Stratton Engine
Z-Force 44 2004-2006 Briggs & Stratton 20HP Gas
Z-Force 48 2004-2006 Briggs & Stratton 22HP Gas
Evinrude Outboard Starters
Model Series Year Configuration Details
TE10REL 1993 Evinrude TE10REL
TJ10REL 1993 Evinrude TJ10REL
⚠ IMPORTANT: 16-TOOTH GEAR. Please count the teeth on your original starter and verify OEM# 497595 before purchase.

Technical Specifications

12V
1.4 KW
16 Teeth
CCW
100% New
PMDD

Cross Reference Numbers

Arrowhead SBS0001 Atlantic 1400-0137 B&S 393499 B&S 391423 B&S 390838 B&S 435303 B&S 491766 B&S 497595 B&S 693054 B&S 795121 B&S 392749 B&S 394805 Cargo 110634 Dixie MS-667 Dixie 206-07103 J & N 410-22052 J & N 410-22003 J & N 410-22003R John Deere LG497595 John Deere MIA12048 John Deere MIU13772 Lester 5742 Lucas LRS02170 Remy 96763 Remy RS41075

The Durautos Advantage

  • Precision 16-Tooth Gear: Hardened drive gear designed for smooth, quiet flywheel engagement.
  • Heavy-Duty PMDD Motor: High-torque output ensures reliable starting for 7HP to 26HP engines.
  • Sealed Housing: Protects internal magnets and copper windings from mowing dust and debris.
  • Direct OE Fitment: 100% bolt-on compatible with original Briggs & Stratton mounting points.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

My original starter has 14 teeth. Will this 16-tooth model work?
No. The tooth count must match your original starter exactly to prevent damage to the flywheel ring gear. This model features a 16-tooth drive pinion. If your original unit uses 14 teeth, you will likely need our Lester 5777 starter model.
Does this starter come with a warranty?
Yes, this Durautos starter motor includes a 1-year professional replacement warranty against manufacturing and material defects to keep your equipment operating smoothly through every season.
Is this a new or remanufactured part, and is there a core charge?
This is a 100% Brand New assembly. We do not sell remanufactured parts, meaning there is no core charge, no core return required, and zero return shipping hassle.
How do I confirm fitment for my vintage Cub Cadet, Toro, or John Deere tractor?
Please check your original starter for stamped part numbers such as Briggs & Stratton 497595, 693054, 393499, or John Deere MIA12048. This 16-tooth CCW rotation unit is the standard factory replacement for 7HP-26HP air-cooled engines across these mower lines.
Is this part suitable for daily commercial landscaping fleets?
Yes. Durautos starters feature heavy-duty PMDD motors and dust-sealed housings specifically designed to withstand high-frequency starting cycles and harsh, dusty lawn maintenance conditions.
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D
Dalton
Works Great

Worked Great on my husqvarna lawnmower. No issues with fitment and fixed the mower.

m
molly P.
Starter

Easy swap

D
Doc957
Steel gear is holding up

Fit prefect. This is the 2nd starter motor for this rear engine riding lawnmower. The 1st starter had a plastic gear. Lasted for 3 starts, the gear was already worn away. So far the steel gear has held up for the remainder of this season.

S
Scott b.
Good

Good!

E
Eliana @.
Lindo y cómodos

Tal cual la foto buen producto!

i
imac61
starter

Tractor fired right up

A
Ash
Perfect replacement

Easy replacement. Replaced this myself with the help of a YouTube video on my late 90’s Craftsman mower. The part works perfectly and it cranked right up!

P
Phoenix H.L.
Steel Gear

Steel gear for all those who are tired of the B&S plastic gear.

E
Edith U.
Did not work

Started lawnmower once. Did not work again. Unfortunately did not install till after return date. Had to order different starter

J
Jack S.
Steel gear

I bought this starter because it had the steel gear instead of the composite gear on the cheaper replacements. My original starter had the composite gear which broke in half, making it useless.

A
Amazon C.
Exactly what it says and cheaper than most. Install was no problem.

Was worried because it was so much cheaper than others for sale. No problems. Great quality. Install was no problem. Tractor working just fine now. Came quick, packaged very well.

M
Matthew
Speedy Little Starter. Steel Teeth.

Giving a solid five-star rating for the time being. I got it hooked up, it spins very well w/high turn speed. Always make sure your part fits compared to the original. The original starter on my Craftsman R100 30“ riding mower was faulty from the get-go, it always hesitated and struggled, even with new and high-capacity batteries. Works like a charm. If something happens I‘ll change the review, but for now, all is well. Always make sure your starter teeth are steel. Never go plastic, ever.

J
Jason
Perfect fit

Works as it should

M
Matthew S.
Works great. Recommend.

Bolted right up and worked as should. Cheaper than dealer and worked great.

S
Shane
16 tooth steel gear, heavy duty, great gear alignment, nice starter

Well built starter. Took no shims, gear alignment perfect. Heavy duty and spins the engine at a much increased rate. Excellent buy and I will always use these starters from now on.15.5hp Briggs on a Craftsman riding mower.

P
P. M.H.
Tractor starter

Good quality. On time delivery.

W
William b.
Great deal

Exactly as described

S
Sheldon C.
Great Starter. good value. would buy again.

Starter fit right, works perfectly. Customer was happy the mower is running once again.

e
eIFv16XMM
Excellent replacement for John Deere Sabre 15.542HS

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Compatible with OEM part number.
Simple installation.
​Value for money:​
Ease of installation:
Great value for performance. Mower started right up better than ever.

D
Darren M.
GOOD QUALITY PRODUCT

ORIGINAL STARTER GEAR ON MY MOWER WAS NYLON TYPE MATERIAL. THIS REPLACEMENT ITEM HAS A METAL GEAR AND WORKS VERY WELL WITH THE MOTOR. GREAT VALUE. FAST SHIPPING.

t
timothy j.
that it was new

Functionality:new works great

K
Kevin C.
Install the right parts makes life easier

The parts came early and are great replacements

Y
Yovany O.
It works great.

Great starter,
I ordered yesterday night, delivered today, instó in about 5 minutes, works great.

D
Daniel
Cost effective!

Worked great! Great buy! Recommend to anyone purchasing starter for small engines!

W
Walmart
This has to be assembled.

If I knew I had to assemble it I would have bought a rebuilt kit. I had trouble getting spring clip to stay on.

s
susan w.
Nice

Starter fit and worked perfect

j
j s.s.
well it worksi got it

i got it

r
rob r.
Good value for money

I cannot speak to longevity as I just recently installed this and we are in the winter months here in Indiana so it will be a little while before it starts getting weekly use again. I marked it 3 stars for easy to install only because of the design by Briggs, not the design of the starter. The starter would have been easy to install otherwise.