Lawn mower solenoid switch

[denis4x4]

I have a 52” husky zero turn with an 18 HP engine. The solenoid crapped out and impossible to get Husky parts. Can I use a regular auto unit? Thanks in advance

 

[larry4406]

Try these folks:
https://xtremeope.com/

I bought one from them for my 54" husky garden tractor and it fit like a glove.

Prompt shipment and well made. I posted on this forum somewhere on this.

 

[tstaude]

I have a cub cadet and just used an auto parts unit, still good two years later.

 

[larry4406]

Sorry - I thought you were talking about the blade PTO solenoid.

 

[firebirdparts]

Sure. Any Ford in the junkyard.

 

[malibu101]

As long as the coil voltage and contact ratings are proper (or higher contact rating)--
Go for it!

Like others above said- A good old Ford relay is almost always a good call. Just don't use a Ford relay for continuous use. Which the OP is not.

 

[kelpaso1]

I find it hard to believe you cant find a Husky part. But ya, a universal solenoid will work fine.

 

[HenryAZ]

Not sure if your Husky model is a rebranded MTD or not. This 12v 100amp riding mower solenoid from MTD parts might work for you.

 

[laser3kw]

Sure. Any Ford in the junkyard.

that will give them a lot of choices

just out of curiosity, what model of Husky do you have? I was doing a search for
"Husky 52" zero turn, 18hp"
and was coming up with nothing. Most the units I came up with for 52" had 23 hp and up. Hmm? Randomly looking at different units on the Husky website shows spotty parts list. Some show engine and related others don't, just chassis.