Description
Overview:
The Lever Pivot Nut for Handstart is a genuine Villiers part for JAP petrol engines. It secures the hand-start lever pivot, helping the starting mechanism operate smoothly and reliably. Made from durable metal and manufactured to original specifications, it is suitable as a like-for-like replacement where the original nut is worn, damaged, or missing. Designed for classic JAP engines, such as the JAP 3 and JAP 4, it supports correct alignment and movement of the hand-start assembly to protect surrounding components from unnecessary wear. With a 5 mm thread, it offers a precise fit in the existing lever and bracket hardware. OEM reference MPN 18739 confirms you are fitting the correct component for engines that use this size and arrangement.
Key Features:
- Genuine Part by Villiers for JAP engines, OEM reference MPN 18739
- 5 mm thread for accurate, repeatable fitment with existing hardware
- Durable metal construction for dependable service life in regular use
- Helps restore smooth, consistent hand-start action and correct lever alignment
- Direct replacement for worn or missing hardware to maintain starting reliability
- Made to original dimensions to suit the factory lever and pivot arrangement
- Simple to fit with basic hand tools; no modifications typically required
- Suitable for routine maintenance and refurbishment of vintage small plant engines
Typical Applications:
Used to fasten the hand-start lever pivot on JAP petrol engines found in small plant, stationary engines, and heritage machinery. Ideal for maintenance, repairs, and restorations where the original fastener is seized, stripped, or lost, helping keep manual starting dependable on site or in workshops.
Also known as:
Hand-crank lever nut, start-lever pivot fastener, starting lever retaining nut, pull-start lever fixing, lever hinge fastener, starter lever retaining hardware, hand pull-start lever fixing nut.
Fits Models:
JAP 3
JAP 4
JAP 5
JAP 6