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Part Location Diagram of 490817 Briggs and Stratton Spacer-rewind
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8978121-1-S-Briggs and Stratton-490817-Spacer-rewind Part Location Diagram of 490817 Briggs and Stratton Spacer-rewind

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Manufactured by:
Briggs and Stratton
ERP Number:
ERP8978121
Part Number:
490817
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Product Description

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This is a genuine item that is supplied by the original equipment manufacturer for use with Briggs and Stratton engines commonly installed on lawn and garden equipment. It is an identical replacement for a missing or faulty spacer that helps to separate components and provide a tight seal between them. Please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this hardware. Keep in mind this high-quality item is made of durable rubber and is sold individually.

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Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • Briggs and Stratton
  • Toro
  • Simplicity
  • Cub Cadet
  • Craftsman
  • MTD
  • Murray
This part works with the following products:
  • Engine
  • Lawn Mower
  • Snow Blower
  • Generator
  • Lawn Tractor
  • Leaf Blower / Vacuum
  • Pressure Washer
  • Chipper Shredder
Part# 490817 replaces these:
490817, 555225,

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Starter string and rewind spring was missing on an engine restoration

james from Edinburg, Texas

16 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
791781, 490179, 490817
1. Removed engine cowling,
2. Opened or unbend starter tangs
3. Removed starter pulley
4. Unwound new starter spring,
5. Installed each end of the spring to its hole and wound on the starter pulley
6. Using twine tied the wound starter spring in place in three separate areas with the knots on the bottom side of the pulley (or engine side) with the end of the spring out that attaches to the cowling.
7. Sprayed a small amount of oil on the wound spring and with a twist put that protruding part of the spring in the slot for the cowling and placed the wound spring and pulley in the cowling
8 While holding down the assembly re-bent the tangs that retain the starter assembly checked for free rotation of the pulley.
9 Cut the twine that holds the wound spring and pull the twine out.
10. Rewind the pulley to allow the starter string to be retracted and align the holes to feed the string through while holding with a small screwdriver.
11. Used scotch tape to wrap the end of the string that is going to be fed and melted the tape with the lighter.
12. Cut a portion of the string/melted tape only to leave about 1/8\" on the string.
13 feed the string through both holes and tie a knot.
allow the string to be retracted into the cowling and check for free operation.
14. Oil starter spindle on flywheel with the small hole with 30w non detergent oil check for free operation.
15. Reinstall cowling/starter assembly and check for proper operation.
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Need coil spring

Jeff from Rocklin, California

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
490179, 490817, 280439S
Removed old spring. Rewound new one with electric drill and secured it with a needle nose vice grip. Took a few attempts. Work it in with screwdriver. Put in rope pulley and gave it a few more turns to tighten spring. Lubricated spring with automatic transmission fluid.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP8978121
Manufacturer Part Number: 490817
Brand Model Number Description
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Craftsman 0457-0-580751510 Pressure Washer - 0457-0 - 580.751510, 1,800 Psi Craftsman
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