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30-60 minutes
This is an authentic OEM sourced replacement starter-rewind assembly, it is specially designed for use with Briggs and Stratton engines commonly installed on lawn and garden equipment. It allows a user to easily pull-start the unit. It is a complete assembly which includes the plastic housing, the starter pulley, the starter spring, the grip, the pull rope and the hardware to secure this assembly. Over time any of the components may wear out and begin to fail eventually requiring replacement, this item provides an easy way to get your unit back up and running.
Starter-rewind 499706
OEM part for: Briggs & Stratton Engines
Part Number: 499706
$71.50
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This Starter-rewind will fit the following 2097 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Briggs & Stratton Engines
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just like on a new mower
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Lawn Mower Pull Starter Broken
Jay - August 27, 2017
👍 5 of 7 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Die Grinder
Parts Used
1. Removed rewinder cover from engine (starter rope already broken off).
2. Used die grinder to cut off rivets from engine cover to rewinder assembly.
3. Attached new rewinder to engine cover with supplied nuts and bolts.
4. Installed engine cover/rewinder assembly back on to engine.
5. Loosened starter rope stop on the lower handle frame and set new pull starter rope/handle into the stop.
6. Slowly tested pull starter for proper operation.
7. Started motor to check for rewinder operation.
Complete.
2. Used die grinder to cut off rivets from engine cover to rewinder assembly.
3. Attached new rewinder to engine cover with supplied nuts and bolts.
4. Installed engine cover/rewinder assembly back on to engine.
5. Loosened starter rope stop on the lower handle frame and set new pull starter rope/handle into the stop.
6. Slowly tested pull starter for proper operation.
7. Started motor to check for rewinder operation.
Complete.
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Mounting holes on housings bad
john - June 27, 2016
👍 3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Mounted starter on housing.. Mounted housing on engine. Actual factory parts made for easy repair I will be using ereplacementparts in the future... Always!
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