I'm in need of a starter motor for a Lawn Tractor from John Deere Model 185. If it matters, its serial number is M0085B023644. I believe it was made in 1989. I've looked all over to date without success. My local John Deere dealer has one available for $627, but I can't bring myself to pay that type of price.
-Thanks in advance

Tony Stratton, September 2009

DB Electrical has a starter motor that will fit a John Deere 185 lawn tractor for $73. I bought a starter for a JD 425 last year from them for $69 and was very satisfied with the quality and service. That starter will fit many different machines, just scroll down and check it out. I think you'll find it at
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/db-starter-alternator/Items/Item.aspx?sck=6163907&SKU=snd0290%20/%20190-531a&caSKU=snd0290%20/%20190-531a&caTitle=NEW%20Kawasaki%20Kubota%20John%20Deere%20Lawn%20Starter%20190-531A%20%20SND0290

Bill Hoff, September 2009