Description
Overview:
This recoil starter pawl spring is a small but essential component for Villiers recoil assemblies on vintage single-cylinder engines. Made from hardened spring steel, it returns the pawl cleanly after each pull so the starter engages and disengages as it should, helping prevent slip, drag, or a jammed pull cord. Supplied as Villiers MPN E10197, it suits classic engines such as the MK7 and MK10 and is equally at home in workshop restorations or routine maintenance. As unused old stock, the spring may show light tarnishing from storage, but this does not affect function. A direct, like-for-like replacement, it restores reliable pawl action without modifying the housing, and is an easy way to bring tired recoil mechanisms back to dependable service.
Key Features:
- Matches Villiers specification for correct pawl return and smooth recoil operation
- Durable spring steel construction for long service life in demanding use
- Direct replacement for MPN E10197 to simplify sourcing and fitment
- Helps cure symptoms such as poor engagement, sticking pawls, or incomplete retraction
- Suitable for vintage Villiers MK-series engines used on plant and garden machinery
- Straightforward to fit with basic hand tools; no machining required
- Stable tension and form factor to maintain consistent starting performance
- Compact design fits the original recoil housing without adjustment
- Unused old stock; cosmetic tarnish possible but performance unaffected
- Cost-effective preventive maintenance to extend the life of your recoil assembly
Typical Applications:
Used when refurbishing or servicing Villiers recoil starters on classic equipment such as stationary engines, compact generators, lawn and garden machinery, small pumps, light construction tools, and agricultural implements. Ideal for owners restoring MK-series engines, maintaining hire fleets, or keeping heritage machines in regular use.
Also known as:
Pawl return spring, starter ratchet spring, starter dog spring, ratchet dog spring, recoil pawl return spring, rewind starter pawl spring, ratchet pawl spring.
Fits Models:
MK7, MK10, MK12, MK15
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