Medium
15-30 minutes
It is an authentic pulley and spring assembly that is sourced from original equipment manufacturer specially for Briggs and Stratton engines. These are the key components of the pull-start recoil mechanism that allows user to start the engine. This assembly includes the durable plastic pulley and the metal recoil spring, please note the other parts like the housing, pull rope and the grip are all sold separately. To replace this assembly you will need a screwdriver set to remove the housing cover.
Pulley/spring Assembly 499901
OEM part for: Briggs & Stratton Engines
Part Number: 499901
$19.86
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This Pulley/spring Assembly will fit the following 6722 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Briggs & Stratton Engines
This item works with the following types of products:
- Engine
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Old mower new
Took a little effort to line the spring up to catch properly. Good as new now!
Ed -
August 14, 2022
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Part worked fine once I learned how to wind the spring and feed in the starter cord. Ggh Kentucky
Fit perfectly.
Guest -
August 25, 2021
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exact part I needed
arrived on time. impressed with experience
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June 15, 2021
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TOP replacement part !!!
Item top notch !!! WILL be back to your site "EVERY TIME" in the future
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July 23, 2019
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Easy and somple
A direct replacement
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May 16, 2019
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what are the dimention ofthis part.Pulley starter
Pedo
asked on 2023-11-28
Hi Pedo,
Thank you for your question. The diameter of the pulley is approximately 4-3/4 inches. We hope this helps!
eReplacementParts Team November 28, 2023
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The spring unwound
Brody - June 11, 2016
👍 4 of 6 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Expert
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Take the cover off then remove the starter assembly. Remove the rope then wind the new spring so it has tension to wind the rope on the pulley. Put the assembly back on.
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Pawl plate badly worn and I unknowingly/accidentally unwound spring upon further inspection
Jason - May 8, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, screwdriver and socket
Pretty simple install being careful to not let spring unwind, some minor tweaking and off to mowing.
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Lawn mower pull rope spring broke>
Dean - September 21, 2016
👍 3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
Remove the top engine cover. Remove the spring assembly. Careful to remember how it comes apart. replace rope. Reassemble! Set spring tension.Close up.
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Recoil pull housing broke away from main housing causing damage to to recoil pulley/spring assembly
James - December 11, 2021
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
1.) Disconnected throttle & choke linkages.
2.) Unbolted engine-recoil housing from engine.
3.) Removed starter rope from pull handle.
4.) Unscrewed pawl friction cover.
5.) Removed pulley ring assembly and pawls.
6.) Inserted and coiled new rope on pulley.
7.) Assembled and completed steps in reverse order starting with step 5.
2.) Unbolted engine-recoil housing from engine.
3.) Removed starter rope from pull handle.
4.) Unscrewed pawl friction cover.
5.) Removed pulley ring assembly and pawls.
6.) Inserted and coiled new rope on pulley.
7.) Assembled and completed steps in reverse order starting with step 5.
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Would not Rota yt? e motor
John - May 15, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Replaced friction plate and pawls
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The spring came loose after I was installing a rope and I could not rewind the old spring.
Stephen - June 18, 2018
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver
Parts Used
I completed the installations according to the instructions. The part that I ordered was the exact replacement and worked perfectly. I appreciate getting the pulley/spring assembly quickly in the mail. Thanks and have a great day. Stephen.
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Pressure washer starter rope broke
Teresa - January 21, 2018
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
Parts Used
Remove old rope and spring replaced them
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