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30-60 minutes
Solenoid Kit 1686981YP
OEM part for: Simplicity, Murray, Craftsman, Snapper
Part Number: 1686981YP
$31.13
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This Solenoid Kit will fit the following 2215 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 310966MA, 1724815SM, 1686981, 1724815, 1686981SM
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Mower repair
Part arrived as promised. Replacement of solenoid was fast and easy!
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June 22, 2021
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East repair
Solenoid was exactly as pictured and easy to install. Shipped fast. I will continue to use this company
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November 7, 2020
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Easy repair
Cable could be made out of a little bigger wire.
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February 25, 2020
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Easy repair, nice parts
Awesome new parts, but had to wait for one. So have not installed yet, but will soon. Just so glad to be able to get these parts.
Curtis -
October 10, 2019
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Exact replacement
Works perfectly. Wife is happy that the mower starts easily
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October 2, 2019
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Solenoid was shot
Jim - November 8, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Simply removed mount screws and transferred the wires from the old solenoid to the new one and replaced the mount screws and project was completed.
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Wouldn't engage starter.
Stephen - June 15, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Volt/ohm meter.
True root cause was a failed safety switch in the transmission. The switch was supposed to close when the transmission gear shifter was placed in neutral. Probably didn't need to replace the starter switch and the solenoid but they work fine.
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warn and damaged
Curtis - October 11, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Just replaced what was damaged, and warn, went good
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James - October 10, 2018
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
1. Took pictures of old installation before removing the old solenoid because instructions were not clear and no wiring diagram was provided. And the new one was a bit different.
Ia. Disconnected battery.
2. Removed old solenoid with wires in place.
3. Installed new solenoid on the mower.
4. Transferred wires from old solenoid one at a time to the replacement.
5. Reconnected battery and mowed my lawn.
Ia. Disconnected battery.
2. Removed old solenoid with wires in place.
3. Installed new solenoid on the mower.
4. Transferred wires from old solenoid one at a time to the replacement.
5. Reconnected battery and mowed my lawn.
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Wouldn't start
William - June 19, 2017
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nylon zip ties
Ck'ed electrical system and traced issue to defective starter solenoid. Replacement part was exact item needed. Placement of solenoid behind plastic dashboard was inconvenient & difficult to remove. Necessitated 1/4 inch drive socket wrench with long extension & 7/16 socket as well as open end wrench to loosen/tighten. Also had to remove wiring harness and used zip ties to hold out if way. The foam cushion was an exact replacement as well. Simply removed old one, attached new with contact cement.
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Electric starter would not engage (relay would "click" but would not activate starter).
Donald - November 6, 2016
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
1. Disconnected the battery.
2. Removed starter relay and circuit breaker (left wires attached).
3. With new relay and breaker next to the old unit, I transferred the wires to the new parts, then installed the new parts.
4. Connected the battery and started the engine.
2. Removed starter relay and circuit breaker (left wires attached).
3. With new relay and breaker next to the old unit, I transferred the wires to the new parts, then installed the new parts.
4. Connected the battery and started the engine.
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Belt guide broke not keeping belt on and solenoid went out not allowing it to start
Ralph - July 11, 2016
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
1. Removed solenoid and replaced.
2. Old belt guide broke and came off on its own, just replaced with new belt guide.
2. Old belt guide broke and came off on its own, just replaced with new belt guide.
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