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Durautos 9-Tooth Starter for Kohler 12.5-27HP & John Deere STX38 L130, Replaces 25-098-11-S

Durautos 9-Tooth Starter for Kohler 12.5-27HP & John Deere STX38 L130, Replaces 25-098-11-S

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Durautos Kohler 9 Tooth Starter for John Deere L130, Cub Cadet 2185 & More
★★★★★ 4.9/5 (59 Customer Reviews)
Lester 17628 | OEM# AM132702 / 25-098-09-S
Restore dependable cranking performance to your compatible lawn mower, zero-turn machine, or garden tractor. This premium Kohler 9 tooth starter is a high-torque 12V, 0.6kW PMDD unit, engineered perfectly as a John Deere L130 starter motor or a direct-fit Cub Cadet 2185 starter. Whether you need a standard replacement or a heavy-duty Kohler 25hp starter 9 tooth configuration, this unit guarantees exact CCW rotation and reliable OEM fitment for select Kohler-powered equipment across major brands like Toro, New Holland, and Kubota. 100% brand new with no core return required.

Equipment Compatibility Guide

Match the exact equipment model, year information and engine description below. Then verify the starter tooth count, rotation and OE/interchange number before ordering.

John Deere Applications

Mowers, Tractors & Aerators

  • STX30 / STX381989–19931 Cyl. 0.4L Kohler Engine
  • M6531995–20032 Cyl. 0.67L Kohler Engine
  • M655 / M6651996–20032 Cyl. 0.73L Kohler Engine
  • LX1731996Kohler Engine
  • LX2551998–20031 Cyl. 0.43L Kohler Engine
  • LX2662003–20051 Cyl. 0.46L Kohler Engine
  • GT2251998–20051 Cyl. 0.43L Kohler Engine
  • G100 / G1102002–20052 Cyl. 0.67L Kohler Engine
  • L1302003–20052 Cyl. 0.67L Kohler Engine
  • F620 / F680 / F6871994–19992 Cyl. 0.62L Kohler Engine
  • Aercore 800 / Greens AeratorMultiple YearsKohler Commercial Aerator Engine
  • Sabre 1948GV / 1948HVMultiple YearsKohler V-Twin Engine
  • Sabre 2148HV / 2354HV / 2554HVMultiple YearsKohler V-Twin Engine
Toro Applications

Z Master Commercial Zero-Turns

  • Z118 Z Master1997Kohler 18HP Gas Engine
  • Z150 Z Master1999–2001Kohler 20HP Gas Engine
  • Z153 Z Master2001Kohler 23HP Gas Engine
  • Z222 Z Master1997Kohler 20HP Gas Engine
  • Z252 Z Master1998Kohler 22HP Gas Engine
  • Z253 Z Master1999–2000Kohler 23HP Gas Engine
  • Z255 Z Master1998–2001Kohler 25HP Gas Engine
  • Z256 Z Master2000Kohler 26HP Gas Engine
  • Z320 / Z325 Z Master1997–1999Kohler 20HP / 25HP Gas Engine
  • Z350 / Z355 Z Master2000Kohler 20HP / 25HP Gas Engine

Yard & Garden Tractors

  • 266-H Yard Tractor1994–1996Kohler 16HP Engine
  • 267-H / 268-H Lawn & Garden Tractor1996–2002Kohler 17HP / 18HP Engine
  • 268-HE / 269-H Lawn & Garden Tractor1996–2003Kohler 18HP / 19HP Engine
  • 270-H / 270-HE Lawn & Garden Tractor1996–2003Kohler 20HP Engine
Cub Cadet Applications

Compact & Garden Tractors

  • 2130 / 21351994–1999Kohler 12.5HP / 13HP Gas Engine
  • 2150 / 21551994–1998Kohler 15HP Gas Engine
  • 2166 / 21762000–2002Kohler 17HP Gas Engine
  • 2185 / 21861994–2002Kohler 18HP Gas Engine
  • 2206 / 22841995–2002Kohler 20HP Gas Engine
  • 3184 / 3186 / 32061999–2000Kohler 18HP / 20HP Gas Engine
  • 3225 / 32351998–2003Kohler 22HP / 23HP Gas Engine
  • 1863 / 1864 / 20841993–1997Kohler 18HP Gas Engine

Zero-Turn & Commercial Fleet

  • 365 / 3654 / 3660 Riding Mowers2000–2002Kohler 20HP / 25HP Gas Engine
  • Z48 / Z54 Zero-Turn1997–1999Kohler 18HP / 20HP Gas Engine
  • Enforcer EN-44 / EN-48 / EN-54Multiple YearsKohler Commercial Engines
  • GTX2000 / GTX2100 / GTX2154 / LEMultiple YearsKohler Heavy Duty Engines
  • Recon 48 / Recon 60Multiple YearsKohler Commercial Engines
  • Tank L48 / L60 / LZ54 / LZ60 KHMultiple YearsKohler Commercial Engines
  • Tank M48 / M50 / M54 / M60 KH / EFI / ROPSMultiple YearsKohler Commercial Engines
  • Tank S60 / SZ-48 / SZ-54 / SZ-60 KHMultiple YearsKohler Commercial Engines
  • Z-Force 44 / 48 / 50 / 602005–2011Kohler 20HP-23HP Gas Engine
  • Z-Force S48 / S54 / S60 KH / COMMultiple YearsKohler Commercial Engine
New Holland, Scotts, Kubota & Other Brands

New Holland & Scotts

  • New Holland GT18 / GT20 / GT20A / GT22 / GT22A1997–2000Kohler Garden Tractor Engine
  • New Holland L120 / LS120Multiple YearsKohler Engine Application
  • Scotts S2554 / S2554GT1999–2008Kohler Heavy Duty Tractor Engine

Kubota, Deines, Steiner & Thomas Equipment

  • Kubota GR20002004–20051 Cyl. 0.6L Kohler Engine
  • Deines Models (All)2004–2010Kohler Commercial Gas Engine
  • Steiner 415All YearsKohler Gas Engine
  • Thomas Equipment 25G / 25GTAll YearsKohler Commercial Engine
⚠ Important: this starter uses a 9-tooth drive and CCW rotation. Verify both specifications and your original OE/interchange number before purchase.

Technical Specifications

100% New
12V
0.6kW
9 Teeth
CCW
PMDD

OE / Interchange Numbers & Top Matches

POPULAR FITMENT SEARCHES
John Deere L130 starter motor Cub Cadet 2185 starter Kohler 9 tooth starter Kohler 25hp starter 9 tooth
John Deere
John Deere AM107631John Deere AM108390John Deere AM124993John Deere AM131296John Deere AM132702John Deere MIA11473
Kohler
Kohler 12-098-03Kohler 1209803Kohler 12-098-03SKohler 24-098-01Kohler 2409801Kohler 24-098-01SKohler 12-098-17Kohler 25-098-08Kohler 25-098-08-SKohler 25-098-09Kohler 25-098-09-SKohler 25-098-11Kohler 25-098-11-SKohler 25-098-20Kohler 25-098-20-SKohler 25-098-21Kohler 25-098-21-SKohler WI-53044Kohler 53044
Denso
Denso 128000-7480Denso 228000-7190Denso 228000-2640Denso 5174720-M030SMDenso SM51747
New Holland
New Holland K0H2409801
Cub Cadet
Cub Cadet KH-25-098-09-S
Lester
Lester 17628
J&N
J&N 410-52050
Arrowhead
Arrowhead ND128080-7480Arrowhead ND228080-2640Arrowhead ND9722809-264
Kubota
Kubota E7194-63010Kubota E7194-63012
Delco
Delco 10455513Delco 10455516Delco 8000335Delco 8000869Delco 8000870

The Durautos Advantage

  • Precision 9-Tooth Drive: Specially engineered as a heavy-duty Kohler 9 tooth starter to mesh perfectly with compatible engine flywheels.
  • High-Torque Performance: The 0.6kW motor supports dependable, fast cranking for listed single and twin-cylinder applications (including the powerful Kohler 25hp starter 9 tooth configuration).
  • Sealed PMDD Design: Helps resist grass clippings, dust and moisture during demanding lawn care and commercial equipment use.
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty: Durautos backs this unit with a full 1-year warranty against electrical and mechanical manufacturing defects.
  • Zero Core Charge: This is a 100% brand-new unit with no core return requirement, saving you time and shipping costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I confirm this is the correct John Deere L130 starter motor or Cub Cadet 2185 starter?
Match your equipment model (e.g., John Deere L130, Cub Cadet 2185) and engine specifications in the compatibility list. Most importantly, verify your original starter OEM number (like John Deere AM132702), ensure it is a Kohler 9 tooth starter, and check that the rotation is counter-clockwise (CCW).
Is there a core charge for this starter?
No. This is a 100% brand-new starter motor, so you do not need to return your original unit.
Does this starter fit every Kohler engine?
No. It fits only the specific equipment applications shown (including specific Kohler 25hp starter 9 tooth applications). Kohler engine families can use different tooth counts, rotation directions, and mounting patterns.
What are the electrical and drive specifications?
Lester 17628 is a 12V, 0.6kW PMDD starter with a 9-tooth drive and counter-clockwise (CCW) rotation.
What warranty coverage is included?
Durautos provides a 1-year limited warranty against manufacturing and material defects under normal operation. Keep your order information for any warranty request.
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