Medium
15-30 minutes
This magneto armature is an OEM part direct from Briggs & Stratton. Compatible with many small engines, this component provides the needed electrical voltage to the spark plug. This item is sold individually. You will need a screwdriver and a wrench set for the installation.
Armature-magneto 796964
OEM part for: Briggs and Stratton
Part Number: 796964
$60.15
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This Armature-magneto will fit the following 3336 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Briggs and Stratton
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 555530, 695711
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A great product. Engine runs like new.
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April 10, 2024
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Needed a coil for a small engine and found it easily on this site and as usual I was not disappointed in the results
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November 12, 2022
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Started in one pull
Very easy to find the part on this website, the problem diagnostic program led me right to it. The magneto was in perfect shape and came with useful instructions. The engine started in one pull.
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May 13, 2020
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No spark
John - July 16, 2016
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
1. Remove fan shroud
2. Remove coil and replace.
3. Replace shroud and start motor
2. Remove coil and replace.
3. Replace shroud and start motor
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The lawn mower was failing to create a spark
John - October 22, 2018
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
1. Removed engine housing
2. Removed old magneto
3. Cleaned rust from flywheel magnets
4. Installed new magneto (hand tight)
5. Used supplied card to set magneto gap
6. Fully tightened magneto bolts
7. Reinstalled engine housing
2. Removed old magneto
3. Cleaned rust from flywheel magnets
4. Installed new magneto (hand tight)
5. Used supplied card to set magneto gap
6. Fully tightened magneto bolts
7. Reinstalled engine housing
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Getting the parts. The person that took my order did not know how to ship the parts. I had to reorder and still have received my credit for the original order.
john - January 22, 2024
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Power Drill, Socket set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Removed the cowl/ starter rope cover (3 colts) remove and replaced armature-magneto (coil) by removing 2 screws and replacing screws, Replaced cowl / starter rope cover. Pulled starter rope 3 times and the unit started.
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No ignition
William - October 3, 2020
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed starting rope mechanism.
Removed armature with high voltage spark plug wire and ground lead.
Installed new armature using the spacer provided with the part.
Pulled the high voltage lead in place.
Attached the ground wire to the armature. Replaced the rope starter
Removed armature with high voltage spark plug wire and ground lead.
Installed new armature using the spacer provided with the part.
Pulled the high voltage lead in place.
Attached the ground wire to the armature. Replaced the rope starter
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Wouldn't start.
Richard - May 15, 2020
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Removed gas tank, carb, springs
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There was no spark being delivered to the spark plug
Steven - June 28, 2018
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
Parts Used
Pulled the starter cover off and removed the old armature. Replaced it with the new armature using the included gap measurement slip then replaced the starter cover. The engine started first pull.
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