520h onan starter

[Denis L Goulet 22]

hi i have a 1996 wheelhorse 520h with onan motor,i ordered a new starter for it, when i got it bolt patterns did not match, is there more than 1 starter for this machine and how do i find the right one.

[parsonsponyz 126]

The factory wheel horse starter number is NN10268, I don't have the onan number right in front of me.  Unless the original starter is destroyed you could have it rebuilt, if there's a local shop near you.  I got a brand new one years ago and didn't look anything like the original but did bolt up to the block.  A brand new one is pricey though.

[lynnmor 7,361]

Your starter has part number 191-1808-04 or 191-1949-04, note that the position of the solonoid in the relation to the mounting holes is what the -04 determines.  Just search to see examples.  Search for Onan P220 starter.  Whatever you do, try to stay away from cheap starters from China.

[Denis L Goulet 22]

is there a video somewhere out there that show how to remove it, its in an awkward place, the last time was done by a mechanic for nothing he put the old one back in, i had to use tractor.

[Denis L Goulet 22]

11 minutes ago, lynnmor said:

Your starter has part number 191-1808-04 or 191-1949-04, note that the position of the solonoid in the relation to the mounting holes is what the -04 determines.  Just search to see examples.  Search for Onan P220 starter.  Whatever you do, try to stay away from cheap starters from China.

must i remove it to see the number on it, i would like to get a new one and do the swap.

[lynnmor 7,361]

The starter is held by two long bolts, yes it is rather difficult to get the bolts started, just get on your belly and take your time.  You have the part numbers above, either one will work.

[Denis L Goulet 22]

4 minutes ago, lynnmor said:

The starter is held by two long bolts, yes it is rather difficult to get the bolts started, just get on your belly and take your time.  You have the part numbers above, either one will work.

so what your saying its best to go underneath, are there parts to remove to access starter i was trying to remove starter from the side.

[lynnmor 7,361]

2 hours ago, Denis L Goulet said:

so what your saying its best to go underneath, are there parts to remove to access starter i was trying to remove starter from the side.

 

The starter comes out the side, the comment about getting on your belly is so that you can look straight in and see what you are doing.  Disconnect your battery, remove wires from starter, remove two bolts.

[Denis L Goulet 22]

1 hour ago, lynnmor said:

 

The starter comes out the side, the comment about getting on your belly is so that you can look straight in and see what you are doing.  Disconnect your battery, remove wires from starter, remove two bolts.

i looked at it this afternoon, does it come out on the fan side or clutch side, if on fan side it must be taken apart to access bolts, let me know.

[lynnmor 7,361]

1 hour ago, Denis L Goulet said:

i looked at it this afternoon, does it come out on the fan side or clutch side, if on fan side it must be taken apart to access bolts, let me know.

Clutch side.  Do you have the Onan Service Manual available here?

[Denis L Goulet 22]

1 hour ago, lynnmor said:

Clutch side.  Do you have the Onan Service Manual available here?

ok thanks.

[kpinnc 12,743]

Onan starters are fairly overbuilt. Clean them out and check the bearings and you’re likely good to go. What does fail often is the solenoid. Those are cheap and somewhat easy to replace.