Part Location Diagram of 280399S Briggs and Stratton Rope-starter
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Rope-starter 280399S

Manufactured by:
Briggs and Stratton
ERP Number:
ERP8945117
Part Number:
280399S
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  Works with your model  20458!
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15 - 30 mins 

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  Works with your model   20458!

Product Description

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This durable nylon starter rope is an authentic OEM supplied replacement part that is specially produced for use with Briggs and Stratton engines that are commonly installed on Toro lawn and garden equipment. When the rope is pulled to start the engine, it is returned back into the starter pulley by means of the starter spring. One starter rope is included per order, please note the handle grip and other parts are all sold separately.

Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • Briggs and Stratton
  • Toro
  • Lawn Boy
  • Craftsman
This part works with the following products:
  • Engine
  • Lawn Mower
  • Pressure Washer
  • Generator
  • Leaf Blower / Vacuum
  • Dethatcher
Part# 280399S replaces these:
280399, 280399S, 395883, 66684, T280399,

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15 - 30 mins 

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Starter rope broke

Robert from Decatur, Georgia

14 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
98-7134, 99-1597, 92-9590, 280399S
1. Removed cowl and starter assy.
2. Removed broken rope
3. Attached new rope
4. Wound spring tight
5. Reattached starter rope assy
6. Reassembled cowl
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Rope had been replaced but not with original equipment, ie rope too short

Michael from Garland, Texas

5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
281434S, 280399S
Removed gas tank.
Removed recoil housing
Pulled old rope to fully extended
Placed screw driver thru holes to hold recoil in fully extended position
Removed old rope and installed new rope
Reinstalled recoil housing
Reinstalled tank

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Starter rope broke

David from Greer, South Carolina

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Remove engine shroud. Cut off old rope.turn rope holder counter clockwise seven or eight turns. Hold with screwdriver so it does not turn. Tread new rope in hole and tie knot at other end of rope do the same for the handle. Take out screwdriver and install shroud on engine.
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Replace worn out starter rope and pull handle,

James from Louisa, Kentucky

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
1 Remove starter housing
2 Pulled rope all the way out and held fully extended
3 Cut knot on old rope and discarded it then threaded new rope with handle installed, tied knot and let the rope slow retract in
4 Place new stop in to position and crimped on to rope.
5 Take plastic cover of drive belt( 1 screw on mi ne) remove bolt that hold cable then remove and replaced traction cable, adjusted to proper position to engage drive belt. after complete put cover back over drive belt
Very simple repair, just need to pay attention to how you disassemble to make sure everything aligns with out interference.
Handle knobs just remove old one and spin new ones on.
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Replacing the starter rope

Tod from HILO, Hawaii

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
280399S
Wound recoil starter and locked in place removed old rope . Replaced with new one then slowly let the recoil stater back With new rope on. Replaced the starter housing back on the motor.
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wheels were worn out

Robert from North Richland Hills, Texas

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
92-9591, 92-9590, 280399S
The wheels were just worn out and the rope
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Lawnmower stater rope broken

Tod from HILO, Hawaii

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
125-5036, 121-2396, 280399S
Removed stickers very cerfuly removed plastic shoes covers. Removed starter hosing removed old broken rope. Reround the starter mekanizum replaced the new rope. Let go of the spring mekanium. And installed the Rotherham parts. Tested it to see if workGÇÖs properly.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP8945117
Manufacturer Part Number: 280399S
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