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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairBriggs & Stratton Small Engine Recoil Starter Assembly Part # 591139
Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Recoil Starter Assembly Part # 591139
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$104.98Estimated Savings
$150.0003:06
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the recoil starter assembly on a Briggs and Stratton small engine. The most common reason for replacing the recoil starter is if it is broken.
All of the information for this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Briggs & Stratton, MTD
Tools needed: 5/16 inch socket or nut driver, 15/16 inch socket, mallet, torque wrench
All of the information for this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Briggs & Stratton, MTD
Tools needed: 5/16 inch socket or nut driver, 15/16 inch socket, mallet, torque wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the recoil starter assembly on your engine first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now loosen the rope guide wing nut and remove the starter rope.
4
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the bolts securing the blower housing cover and starter.
5
Lift off the assembly.
6
Next, use a support to prevent the flywheel from rotating.
7
Now use a 15/16th inch socket and strike it with a mallet to help loosen the flywheel mounting nut.
8
Unthread the nut and remove the old flywheel cup. You’re now ready to install the new recoil starter assembly.
9
Align the new flywheel cup on the flywheel.
10
Position the washer and thread the mounting nut.
11
Use a torque wrench to torque the nut to 60 foot pounds.
12
Remove the support.
13
With the starter rope facing the rear of the new blower housing cover, snap the new recoil starter into position.
14
Align the provided retaining ring and snap it into place.
15
Now align the assembly on the blower housing.
16
Thread and tighten the bolts to secure.
17
Depress the bail arm extend the starter rope and hook the rope on the guide.
18
Tighten the rope guide wing nut.
19
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your engine should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the recoil starter assembly on a Briggs and Stratton small engine. The most common reason for replacing the recoil starter is if it is broken.
All of the information for this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Briggs & Stratton, MTD
Tools needed: 5/16 inch socket or nut driver, 15/16 inch socket, mallet, torque wrench
All of the information for this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Briggs & Stratton, MTD
Tools needed: 5/16 inch socket or nut driver, 15/16 inch socket, mallet, torque wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the recoil starter assembly on your engine first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now loosen the rope guide wing nut and remove the starter rope.
4
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the bolts securing the blower housing cover and starter.
5
Lift off the assembly.
6
Next, use a support to prevent the flywheel from rotating.
7
Now use a 15/16th inch socket and strike it with a mallet to help loosen the flywheel mounting nut.
8
Unthread the nut and remove the old flywheel cup. You’re now ready to install the new recoil starter assembly.
9
Align the new flywheel cup on the flywheel.
10
Position the washer and thread the mounting nut.
11
Use a torque wrench to torque the nut to 60 foot pounds.
12
Remove the support.
13
With the starter rope facing the rear of the new blower housing cover, snap the new recoil starter into position.
14
Align the provided retaining ring and snap it into place.
15
Now align the assembly on the blower housing.
16
Thread and tighten the bolts to secure.
17
Depress the bail arm extend the starter rope and hook the rope on the guide.
18
Tighten the rope guide wing nut.
19
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your engine should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Blower Housing
$40.48
Total$0.00
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