Easy
Less than 15 minutes
This is an original MTD replacement part. The recoil starter assembly is designed by the manufacturer for use in lawn mowers, tillers, and log splitters. This part is a complete assembly used to provide an igniting spark to the engine. You may require a wrench when replacing this item. This part is sold individually.
Recoil Starter Assembly 951-12683
OEM part for: Yard Man, MTD, Yard Machines
Part Number: 951-12683
$93.12
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This Recoil Starter Assembly will fit the following 201 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 951-11720 ((Incl Ref No. 4-14)), 751-12683, 951-11720
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It was really easy to install, finally my lawnmower it's working.
Oscar -
July 26, 2020
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Lawnmorer starter rope broke
Joseph - February 3, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Replaced whole starter coil assembly was able to put just the rope in. Coil Springs came unraveled in my hand. Was a very easy fix with the whole assembly.
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Return spring broke
David - October 26, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Nutdriver, 5 year old granddaughter fastener holder
Parts Used
Removed plastic engine cover. Removed 3 nuts holding starter assembly. removed broken starter assembly, replaced with new, replaced cover. Done. We then took the broken one apart so my helper could see why it wouldn't rewind. Fun for all.
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