Mantis Hedge Trimmer 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.

A starter rope is wrapped around the recoil drum starter pulley. The starter spring creates tension for the rope to recoil. It is 2.25 inches in diameter on the outside of the pulley and 0.25 inches in diameter on the inside of the pulley. If the starter spring has gone bad, consider replacing the recoil drum starter pulley while repairing the other part. It may be that the damage of the starter spring has chipped the drum, or the drum may be worn from the friction of spinning as the rope uncoils and recoils. If the recoil drum starter pulley is damaged, it may not spin freely. This could prevent the engine from starting. The replacement of this part should be quick and easy and only requires a screwdriver and pliers to complete. The recoil drum starter pulley works with trimmers, hedge trimmers, pole saws and pruners, leaf blowers/vacuums, small engines, chipper shredders, edgers, tillers, and water pumps manufactured by Echo, Little Wonder, Mantis, and Shindaiwa brands. It is a genuine OEM part.