Where Is Recoil Starter?

The pulley system on a lawn mower's recoil starter usually sits below the starter cover on top of the engine. In the center of the pulley, a recoil spring connects to the pulley through a hook. When the starter rope gets pulled off the pulley and out of the engine, the recoil spring stretches out.

How does a recoil starter work?

Recoil start

This starter mechanism comprises a rope, with a grip at the end, moulded rope reels and a spring. ... When the rope's grip is pulled, the rope uncoils, tensions the spring, engages the clutch and turns the crankshaft, spinning it to crank or start the engine before the end of the pull stroke.

What does the pull cord connect to?

The pull-cord is attached to a pulley and spring in a case on top of the flywheel housing. The cord is attached inside and rewinds itself after each pull. There are many different styles of these starters. Inside the starter there is a long spring that unwinds as you pull the cord.