Description
Overview:
This Genuine Kohler Recoil Starter Assembly is a complete manual starting unit for engines in the Kohler 200 series, built to restore crisp, reliable pull-start performance. Designed specifically for the Kohler CH270 and compatible engines, it features a tough black polymer housing with a steel rewind spring and metal engagement components for consistent operation. The assembly integrates the braided starter rope and T‐handle, and mounts directly to the factory points for a precise fit. Suitable for construction and garden machinery, it delivers dependable starts in everyday site and yard conditions. As a direct replacement for OEM No. 1716502-S, it supports straightforward maintenance and helps keep equipment powered by CH270 engines running with minimal downtime.
Key Features:
- Genuine Kohler replacement for OEM No. 1716502-S
- Engineered for CH270 fitment; compatible with CH260, SH255, SH265
- Durable polymer housing (black) with steel rewind spring and ratchet
- Pre-assembled unit with starter rope and handle to reduce downtime
- Smooth, consistent engagement for reliable cold and hot starts
- Bolt-on replacement using existing fasteners and mounting points
- Designed to withstand frequent starts in demanding site conditions
- Supports routine maintenance and reduces risk of starter failures
Typical Applications:
Used on equipment powered by Kohler single‐cylinder engines such as compactors, generators, pressure washers, water pumps, tillers, chippers, and other contractor or garden machines. Ideal when the original starter slips, drags, fails to rewind, or the housing is damaged, restoring dependable manual starting and reducing machine downtime.
Also known as:
Pull start, rewind starter, rope start unit, manual starter, starter rewind unit, hand start assembly, cord start mechanism.
Fits Models:
CH260, CH270, SH255, SH265
Alternate Part Numbers:
1716502-S, 1716502 S, 1716502S
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