This is a high-quality afforable replacement for C34284 starters used on Briggs and Stratton Vanguard Equipped Tractors. 3012, 3014, 3016, 3018, 4016, 4018, and others. This is the starter you need IF YOUR STARTER HAS A "STEEL" starter gear and a STEEL ring gear. OEM "Steel" Gear Starter https://www.caseingersolltractors.com/product-page/c34284-oem-briggs-stratton-vanguard-starter-steel-gear
 
This is the wrong starter if you have NYLON starter gear and aluminum ring gear.
We do offer the nylon gear startersOEM and aftermarket.
 
 
We highly recommend replacing your key switch and solenoid at the same time to protect your new starter and to make sure your starting issues are fixed by replacing all the major components of your starting system. We offer the options to do so at check out and have info on these products on our store pages.