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Recoil Starter Assembly

Part Number: 497680

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*This part replaces obsolete part #: and BSP497680.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Briggs and Stratton, Toro, Lawn Boy, Husqvarna

Product Number: 497680

Classification: Part

Weight: 1.12 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide

Specifications

Part Type: Starter

Description:

This is an authentic OEM sourced starter assembly. It is designed for use with lawn and garden engines. This is the starter assembly that is used to crank start the unit. It includes a plastic shroud/housing, starter pulley, starter spring, grip, the pull rope and the hardware used to attach this assembly.

To complete this repair you would need a wrench.

• First remove four (4) screws and nuts that secure old starter assembly
• Remove old assembly and install the new one using the four (4) new screws and nuts

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Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Briggs and Stratton

129H00 Series (0005-0185) Engine
12A600 Series (0100-0112) Engine
12B600 Series (0100-0104) Engine
12C600 Series (0100-0118) Engine
12D600 Series (0015-0119) Engine
12A800 Series (0100, 0413, 0414, 0508, 0511, 0512, 0513, 0514, 0600, 0611, 061 Engine
12B800 Series Engine

12C700 Series Engine
12C800 Series Engine
12D800 Series Engine
0647-0 Portable Generator
1133-0 Portable Generator

Toro

16401 (890000001-899999999)(1998) Lawn Mower
20010 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20010 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20011 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20020 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20020 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20021 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20021 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20021 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20022 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20022 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20022 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20023 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20023 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20023 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20023C (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20025 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20025 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20025 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20027 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20027 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20027 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20028 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20028 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20028 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20029 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20030 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20030 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20035 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20042 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20042 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20042 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20043 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20043 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20043 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20045 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20048 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20110 (280001677-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20445 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Lawn Mower
20448 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Lawn Mower
20449 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Lawn Mower
20450 (8900001-8999999)(1998) Lawn Mower
20452 (8900001-8999999)(1998) Lawn Mower
20457 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Lawn Mower
20458 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Lawn Mower
20469 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Lawn Mower
20478 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Lawn Mower
20479 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Lawn Mower
20480 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Lawn Mower
20489 (8900001-8999999)(1998) Lawn Mower
20490 (8900001-8999999)(1998) Lawn Mower
20493 (8900001-8999999)(1998) Lawn Mower
20494 (8900001-8999999)(1998) Lawn Mower
20495 (8900001-8999999)(1998) Lawn Mower
20716 (8900001-8999999)(1998) Lawn Mower
20716 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20637 (280K00001-280K99999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20637 (290000001-290999999)(2009) Lawn Mower
20651 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20651 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20652 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20652 (210000001-210000434)(2001) Lawn Mower
20652 (210000435-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20652 (220000001-220999999)(2002) Lawn Mower
20652 (230000001-230999999)(2003) Lawn Mower
20712 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Lawn Mower
20713 (8900001-8999999)(1998) Lawn Mower
20713 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower

Lawn Boy

10316 (8900001-8999999)(1998) Silver Series Lawnmower

10316 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Silver Series Lawnmower

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Products Compatibility

This item works with the following types of products:

• Engine
• Generator
• Lawn Mower

Questions & Answers

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Will this part work on my model?

Don for model number 123K02 0238 E1 asked on 2019-06-14

Hello Don, thank you for inquiring. Yes, this is the replacement for your model.

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Will this fit my Briggs n Stratton 10hp generator?

Becky for model number 204412/0147-E1 asked on 2019-06-14

Hello Becky, thank you for inquiring. Yes, this is the replacement for your model.

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will this part work on my model

dwayne wright for model number 128L05-0116-f1 asked on 2019-08-15

Hello Dwayne, thank you for your question. Yes, the recoil starter Part Number: 497680 is the correct replacement for your unit. I hope this helps!

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looking for recoil starter assembly for this engine 123k02 0258 e1 on my 2007 huskee model 160 wood splitter will this fit

Walter for model number 123k02 asked on 2019-07-20

Hello Walter, thank you for inquiring. Yes, this is the replacement for your model.

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I'm looking for the Recoil Starter assembly? And was wondering what all comes with this

Raymond Sells Sr for model number 126T02-0301 B1 10062457 asked on 2019-07-15

Hello Raymond, thank you for inquiring. This is the correct replacement Recoil Starter Assembly for your model. It includes the plastic housing, starter pulley, starter spring, grip, the pull rope and the hardware used to attach it all to your unit. Good luck with your repair!

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Will this recoil assembly kit work with my B&S mower engine?

Vince for model number 126T020675B2 asked on 2021-09-04

Hello Vince, thank you for writing. Yes, this is the correct part for your model. Part number 497680. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvWW30GItog&autoplay=0. We hope this video helps.

Related Parts: Recoil Starter Assembly

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will this fit my wheelhouse heavy duty generator 5500

gerald for model number 204412-0142E1 asked on 2020-03-17

Hello Gerald, thank you for your inquiry. We can confirm that recoil 497680 is compatible with your model 204412-0142-E1. We hope this information helps!

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Will this part fit this model, this model has rivets holding the part in place.

Darrell for model number 123K02-0195-E1 asked on 2020-02-17

Hello Darrell, thank you for your inquiry. Recoil starter 497680 is compatible with your model 123K02-0195-E1. We hope this information helps!

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I can't find the part number on my starter assembly. It does have the 5 HP on the outside of the part. Which starter assembly and it's number would I ask for to replace it in its entirety? The starter rope is about dry rotted and I'd rather replace the entire assembly and be done with it.

Rick Knowles for model number Model 135202 Type 1015 E 1 Code 980724 YB asked on 2020-01-31

Hi Rick and thank you for writing Below is the part number for the recoil assembly for the model number you provided. Starter-Rewind Part Number: 497830 Good luck with your repair.

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Is this the replacement for my Craftsman Lawnmower

Chris for model number 917388521 asked on 2020-01-17

Hello Chris, thank you for contacting us, In order for us to locate the correct parts and repair information we will require the model number of the Engine. Once you have located the model number please feel free to resubmit the question and we will be happy to help you. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You

23 of 24 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Recoil Starter Assembly - 497680

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Power Drill, Socket set

Starter pull rope broke, After further investation the rewind spring was also broke.

I had to drill out the rivets, But your great instructions covered that. The only thing I had in question was why was it so easy!!!. Thanks very much. Able to buy the whole kit was the best way to fix the spring & pull rope at the same time. Also I saved my old clutch just in case, It's made of plastic Fantastic. Saved about $ 75.00 if I'd payed a shop. THANKS AGAIN FOR MAKING MY LIFE SIMPLE! AL

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Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Recoil Starter Assembly - 497680

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Socket set

Broken starter rope

There are three ways that the old starter could be attached. Spot welded, riveted, or screwed on. The instructions that come with the new starter will cover all of these, so you can get your
mower running again.

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Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Recoil Starter Assembly - 497680

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Socket set

Pull cord would not retract

Very easy to do, remove four bolts, remove old starter assembly. Install the new starter assembly with four bolts.

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Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Recoil Starter Assembly - 497680

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Socket set

The starter pull spring for my lawnmower broke, not allowing the pull rope to rewind.

The repair was quick and easy. Removed a couple of screws and a few bolts took out the damaged part, put it back together in reverse and that was it.

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Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Recoil Starter Assembly - 497680

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver

Pull rope broke

Just followed the installation instructions that came with the new starter, and I was back to mowing.

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Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Recoil Starter Assembly - 497680

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

1-2 hours

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Socket set

Replace rewind starter

Remove 4 screws and nuts from broken starter assembly. Install new assembly with the 4 new nuts and screws included with it.

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Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Recoil Starter Assembly - 497680

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Nutdriver, Dremel tool

The spring and rope for the starter came out/broke. It was more than just the rope.

I needed to take the top of the engine cover off, and purchased the starter-rewind part. But in order to install the new starter housing with spring unit I cut off the rivets that held the old starter to the larger housing. I used a cutoff wheel on a Dremel tool, then cleared the holes on a drill press. Then it was easy to screw in the new part and re-assemble the mower. Started right up.

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Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Recoil Starter Assembly - 497680

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set

Lawn mower recoil starter rope broke

1) Disassembled the mower (cosmetic cover and air filter cover assembly) to get to the fan shroud.
2) Rope was broken at the eyelet of the starter, attempted to just shorten it and tie a knot but when I went to re-tension it the spring broke :/ (nuts) so I had to order a new starter
3) New starter arrived, old starter was pop riveted to the shroud, had to drill the pop rivets out to remove.
4) New starter bolts up in place of the old one with nuts and bolts. (Note: They give you the bolts! (they don't show it in the diagram). Make sure you put the bolts in with the threads facing UP through the shroud, they will hit the blower if they're put in the other way.
5) It goes back together the way it came apart. Mower runs like a top again.

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Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Recoil Starter Assembly - 497680

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver

Plastic camming dogs were worn and popping out of assembly on Craftsman yard vacuum, unit is 15 years old.

All I had to do was remove old assembly, install new one and re thread rope through eyelet on unit handle.

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Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Recoil Starter Assembly - 497680

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set

Lawn mower recoil starter's pawl broke

1. Removed the plastic fairing.
2. Removed the metal engine fairing with the old recoil starter attached.
3. Removed the old recoil starter.
4. Installed the new recoil starter.
5. Reinstalled the metal engine fairing with the new recoil starter.
6. Pulled the new starter rope all the way out and secured it from rewinding by wrapping the rope around a screwdriver.
7. Removed the plastic starter handle,fed the rope through the eyebolt guide, reattached the starter handle, and removed the screwdriver used in step (6). This allowed the new starter to rewind fully.
8. Reinstalled the plastic fairing.

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Exactly what I needed !

A hard to find replacement part for an old reliable lawnmower located on ereplacementpart web site was spot on. Delivered when promised and easy instructions for installation. This is the 8th time I purchased replacement parts for weed eater, chain saw, lawnmower and pressure washer from ereplacementparts and always could find parts needed from schematic on website. Awesome site ! Thank you Lee Johannesmeyer - Erie PA.

Lee - December 2, 2021 Verified Purchase

Pull start for Kohler engine, wood splitter.

Identical replacement.

Guest - November 25, 2021 Verified Purchase

Great Part

Works great. Easy to install.

Guest - September 17, 2021 Verified Purchase

Great customer service!!

Part was exactly what was needed.!!

Guest - July 20, 2021 Verified Purchase

Part arrived when expected and fit perfectly. Video for the installation was spot on.

Looks and fits just like the original.

Leon - July 3, 2021 Verified Purchase

Fit great

The part fit and I am back to cutting grass.

Guest - November 18, 2020 Verified Purchase

Helpful staff

The site was easy to navigate and the staff very helpful too. The part came. Quickly and fit perfectly!

Guest - October 20, 2020 Verified Purchase

Great customer service

The person I spoke to when I placed my order was friendly and understood what I needed. The assembly came with instructions for deinstalling the original unit and installation screws.

Guest - August 25, 2020 Verified Purchase

Instructions made repair easy. About 20 minutes.

Very happy with my recoil starter and instructions. Very easy to install. Will be using this company again.

Guest - May 20, 2020 Verified Purchase

wrong part

return part on 5-6-20 din't fit.

Guest - May 12, 2020 Verified Purchase

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Product Information

Manufacturer: Briggs and Stratton, Toro, Lawn Boy, Husqvarna

Product Number: 497680

Classification: Part

Weight: 1.12 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide

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