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Pretorius
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- Hi guys I need to make an electro magnet replacement coil for my ride on mower a new one is $400 .
So voltage is 12v the coil is 80 watts
Making a replacement Magnetic coil for my ride-on lawnmower
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around creating a replacement magnetic coil for a ride-on lawnmower, specifically addressing the specifications and requirements for the coil used in the mower's clutch system. Participants explore various aspects of the coil's construction, functionality, and compatibility with existing components.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant notes the voltage and wattage specifications of the coil as 12v and 80 watts, respectively.
- Another suggests measuring the wire diameter, length, and circumference of the winding, and proposes reusing the old core after unwinding it to count the turns.
- A participant mentions the difficulty in accessing the coil due to its plastic casing.
- Questions are raised regarding the function of the electro-magnet in the mower and the specific make and model of the mower, requesting additional details such as photos and part numbers.
- It is clarified that the coil is for engaging the clutch on a John Deere LX280 mower.
- Further inquiries are made about whether the coil engages or disengages the clutch when energized and whether it is a multi-plate clutch or a magnetic clutch.
- One participant suggests that the coil may be equivalent to a Warner TG2000 model and provides a link to a potential replacement part.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express uncertainty regarding the specific function of the coil and whether it is a magnetic clutch or solenoid, indicating that multiple interpretations exist. The discussion remains unresolved on these points.
Contextual Notes
Participants have not reached consensus on the exact nature of the clutch system or the specifications needed for the replacement coil. There are also limitations regarding the accessibility of the original coil and the need for further information about the mower's components.
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Baluncore
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Welcome to PF.
You will need to measure the wire diameter and measure the length and circumference of the winding.
You could re-use the old core after unwinding and counting the number of turns on the faulty coil.
You will need to measure the wire diameter and measure the length and circumference of the winding.
You could re-use the old core after unwinding and counting the number of turns on the faulty coil.
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Pretorius
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It is cast in plastic so can't really get to it
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Baluncore
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What is the electro-magnet supposed to do on the mower ?
What is make and model of your mower ?
Please drag and drop a photo.jpg of the dead solenoid onto your next post.
Post the part number and any markings on the dead solenoid.
What material is the core of the solenoid made from, solid iron or laminated ?
We will need to know approximate size.
Maybe other mowers use a similar solenoid. What other mowers look like yours?
What is make and model of your mower ?
Please drag and drop a photo.jpg of the dead solenoid onto your next post.
Post the part number and any markings on the dead solenoid.
What material is the core of the solenoid made from, solid iron or laminated ?
We will need to know approximate size.
Maybe other mowers use a similar solenoid. What other mowers look like yours?
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hutchphd
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When energized does this coil engage or disengage the clutch? Is this a multiplate clutch ? The photos are not self explanatory to my eye.
Oh is this a magnetic clutch? I was thinking solenoid.
Oh is this a magnetic clutch? I was thinking solenoid.
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Baluncore
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Maybe this is equivalent to the Warner TG2000. Price is lowest I found $130.
https://www.lawnmowerpartsworld.com/lawn-mower-parts/husqvarna-genuine-505287301-electric-pto-clutch-warner-5219-108-tg-2000/
https://www.lawnmowerpartsworld.com/lawn-mower-parts/husqvarna-genuine-505287301-electric-pto-clutch-warner-5219-108-tg-2000/