Product Description
Genuine OEM Kohler / Rehlko Engine Starter Motor (Part # 25-098-17-S)
Tired of ordering what was advertised as a Kohler starter online, only to open the box and discover cheap, low-grade imported junk? You are not alone. Online marketplaces are flooded with unbranded clones and counterfeit assemblies that fail under load, chew through flywheel ring gears, and leave your equipment stranded when you need it most.
At Generator Magic, we eliminate the gamble. We have the real answer: 100% genuine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kohler / Rehlko starters, shipped directly to your door in authentic, factory-sealed manufacturer packaging. No knockoffs, no universal shortcuts, and no imitation metal—just the exact factory-engineered starting power your engine was built to run.
The Genuine OEM Kohler / Rehlko 25-098-17-S Starter Motor delivers the exact mechanical tolerances, robust cranking torque, and dependable electrical performance specified by the original engine designers. Engineered for seamless plug-and-play installation, this heavy-duty starter protects your electrical system and ring gear from the premature failures common to third-party copies.
Manufacturer Rebranding Information
Kohler Engines has officially transitioned to its premium new global identity: Rehlko. Because Generator Magic only stocks fresh, direct-from-the-factory inventory, your new 25-098-17-S starter motor will display the updated Rehlko branding on both the packaging and the component casting. This is the authentic factory component designed by the same engineers and manufactured to the same rigorous standards, carrying the updated manufacturer name.
Technical Identification and Search Index Cross-Reference
To ensure precise procurement across digital cataloging platforms, search engines, and commercial inventory management databases, this original component is cross-referenced under multiple notation styles, syntax arrangements, and common search inputs:
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Standard Manufacturer Notation: 25-098-17-S
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Alternative Punctuation Formats: 25 098 17-S | 25-098-17 | 25 098 17 | 25 098 17 S
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Compressed Alphanumeric Strings: 2509817S | 2509817 | 2509817-S
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Authorized Manufacturer Prefixes: KH-25-098-17-S | KH2509817S | KH-25-098-17 | KH2509817-S
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Superseding and Associated Designations: 25-098-05-S | 25-098-06-S | 25-098-07-S | 25-098-15-S | 25-098-24-S
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Legacy Field Service Variations: 25-09817 | 25098-17s | 25-098-17s | 25o9817s
Engine Fitment and Spec Number Notice
This genuine starter is engineered for specific Kohler Command Pro CH and CV twin-cylinder engines (primarily 18 HP through 25 HP models) configured with this specific starter drive style.
Because Kohler built Command engines with both solenoid-shift starters and inertia-drive starters across different equipment brands, fitment depends strictly on your engine's spec number, not just the model name.
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Compatible Engine Series (Select Specs Only): CH18, CH20, CH22, CH25, CV18, CV20, CV22, and CV25.
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Visual Verification: Before ordering, verify whether your existing starter uses an attached piggyback solenoid or an external frame-mounted solenoid. If your existing starter has an integrated solenoid on top of the starter motor, see Part # 25-098-24-S.
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Need Verification? Contact Generator Magic with your full engine model, spec number, and serial number from your engine shroud to guarantee 100% fitment before you buy.
Corrected Cross-Reference Table for 25-098-17-S
Remove the John Deere AM132702 / MIA11473 numbers from this listing (those belong on your 25-098-24-S page). Use only direct superseded numbers tied to this specific starter body:
Brand Name Part Numbers Replaced Current OEM Part Number Kohler / Rehlko 25-098-17-S, 25-098-05-S, 25-098-06-S, 25-098-07-S 25-098-17-S (2509817S) Manufacturer Prefixes KH-25-098-17-S, KH-25-098-07-S KH-25-098-17-S -
The Importance of Genuine OEM Engineering
Your equipment's engine represents a significant capital investment. Bargain aftermarket starters use substandard copper windings, weak internal magnets, and poorly heat-treated pinion teeth to lower manufacturing costs. These compromises lead to early burnout or, worse, improper gear engagement that strips the flywheel ring gear. Replacing a stripped ring gear requires extensive labor and costly engine teardowns.
Generator Magic provides total peace of mind. Protect your engine, maintain your manufacturer warranty, and secure dependable starts on every turn of the key with a genuine Rehlko/Kohler starter sealed straight from the source.
