How do I rewind the starter cord on a Briggs& Stratton engine?
Occasionally, items such as starter cords or rewind springs wear out after years of service on Briggs & Stratton engines. A slipped or broken spring might not pull the cord back into the housing. You can repair the rewind starter mechanism so the cord will rewind smoothly on these small engines.How the Starter MalfunctionsIf the far end of the starter rope pulls out of the starter section completely, it means the rope has weakened and snapped inside the rewind reel. If the rope simply won’t retract, it usually means the rewind spring has either snapped or has become unhooked from its restraint. In either case, the stamped sheet metal impeller fan housing will have to be removed. There are usually three small hex-head bolts holding this cover on. One is located on the top of the cylinder head, and there are two more on both sides of the crankcase.Opening the Starter SectionWhen the cover is removed, carefully bend out the metal tabs to remove the rewind unit from the end of the stamped
