Lawn Mower Starter

This is a rope guide that is used with various types of lawn and garden equipment. It connects the rope handle and the starter rope. It helps prevent damage to either of the ropes by covering them in durable plastic material. Over time or through use, the rope guide can become damaged or break. If this happens, the part will need to be replaced. First, put the equipment on a flat surface. Drain the fuel from the tool and disconnect the spark plug wire. Next, the starter will need to be removed from the tool to gain access to the rope guide. The rope guide and any other damaged components, such as the string and springs, can be removed from the tool before adding a replacement component. This is an authentic OEM replacement component that is sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is sold as an individual part. The rope guide is compatible with string trimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, and pole pruners manufactured by Little Wonder, Echo, and Shindaiwa.

This starter spring is a genuine OEM replacement part for chainsaws that operate using a starter rope. When an operator pulls the starter rope out, there is a pulley around which the rope then has to recoil. The starter spring maintains tension in the pulley so that the rope will naturally recoil. The starter spring also provides enough tension to prevent the operator from yanking the rope all the way out of the assembly. Through repeated use, and especially if an operator is rough on their appliance, the starter spring can loosen up and will no longer work as effectively. When this happens, the starter pulley will not recoil and the starter rope will hang loose from the appliance. Fortunately, switching out the starter spring is an easy repair that should only require a wrench and a pair of pliers. Be careful when pulling the old spring out. Although it isn't as tense as it once was, it still has the potential to snap back. This replacement starter spring is a high-quality part for Husqvarna, Poulan, and Weed Eater appliances, and as such, it is sourced from its original manufacturer. This part does not ship with any additional hardware.

The recoil starter assembly is comprised of the housing, the recoil spring, the starter pulley, the starter rope, and the plastic starter grip. It creates the motion that spins the flywheel to engage the engine. The grip is pulled, which extends the rope and activates the starter spring, which then engages the starter pulley and the flywheel, respectively. Over time, various components of the recoil starter can become damaged or worn with regular use. This is often going to require a replacement and in most cases, it will be easier to replace the entire assembly than a single component. This genuine OEM recoil starter is manufactured by MTD and is made to exact standards. It can be used with more than 150 MTD engines on lawn equipment, including from brands like Craftsman, Bolens, Yard-Man, Yard Machines, Remington, Husky, RYOBI, and Cub Cadet. This replacement assembly includes a limited parts warranty and includes all components: the plastic housing, starter pulley, pull rope, starter grip, and starter spring. The hardware for securing this housing is sold separately.

The starter grip, also sometimes known as the recoil starter knob, is designed to provide a handle to engage the pull-start flywheel on many lawn and garden equipment engines. The handle is attached to a rope, which is attached to the starter housing. When the grip is pulled, the rope causes the starter spring and pulley to engage, which then engages the flywheel and allows the engine to start. Without a starter grip handle, the engine cannot be engaged. A full replacement will be necessary, and this part can do the job. This genuine OEM starter grip handle is designed for use with select engines manufactured by Honda and used on lawn and garden equipment from Honda, Toro, and Lawn Boy. There are more than 150 compatible models. This part requires no tools to install unless the rope needs trimmed. Simply thread the rope through the hole in the starter handle, loop it and tie a knot, and thread it back through the eye bolt that secures the handle in place, if the equipment has that feature. This starter grip is sold individually and does not include the starter rope or other components. It may be wise to disconnect the spark plug before attempting to repair or replace any of the starter components, including this grip.

This OEM starter grip is a replacement for select Briggs & Stratton engines. The starter rope grip provides the handle that is used to pull the starter rope. When it is pulled, the starter recoil spring engages the flywheel puller, which then causes the flywheel to rotate and starts the rotation of the blade as the engine fires. The starter rope grip is made of durable plastic but it can become damaged or cracked over time. If it is broken, the rope will be unable to be pulled to engage the engine until the part is replaced. This is a genuine starter grip designed to work with a variety of lawn and garden equipment that features a Briggs & Stratton engine with a pull-start. The starter grip is sold in two pieces with the grip and a cap that snaps on once the rope has been tied inside of the handle to secure it in place. The unit is sold individually. This item does not include the rope or any additional parts.

The metal rewind spring is an essential part of the recoil assembly on various types of lawn and garden machines. Once the starter rope has been pulled to start the motor, the spring helps to rewind the rope into the assembly. The spring can become worn over time, and it may no longer be working properly. It could also have become corroded or parts of it could have broken. When there are problems with the spring, it will no longer function correctly. It often means the starter rope will not recoil into the assembly, which will make it difficult and sometimes impossible to start the motor. The rewind spring should be replaced right away when issues are discovered. The genuine OEM replacement rewind spring is sold individually and does not come with other elements of the recoil starter assembly. It is used for edgers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and pole pruners. The spring is compatible with certain models from Echo and Shindaiwa. Owners will want to check their manuals to ensure they are getting the right part for their make and model.