Description
Overview:
This rope rotor is a genuine Stihl replacement part for the recoil starter system on selected Stihl lawn mowers, supplied under OEM No. 6101 704 4700. The rotor functions as the starter cord pulley, guiding and storing the pull cord so the engine can be turned over reliably. It is manufactured from a durable polymer suitable for repeated use in garden and grounds maintenance environments. Designed for accurate fit and smooth rotation, it helps restore dependable starting performance and reduces snagging or uneven rewind of the cord. Suitable for a wide range of Stihl walk-behind mowers, including models such as MB 2 RT and MB 3 RT, this OEM rotor supports routine maintenance and straightforward repairs. As a genuine Stihl component, it offers assured compatibility and quality.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl OEM part (OEM No. 6101 704 4700) for assured fit and performance
- Robust moulded polymer construction for long service life
- Helps maintain smooth cord rewind and consistent engine cranking
- Direct replacement with no modification to the starter housing
- Supports quick, simple installation using standard hand tools
- Suitable for routine maintenance or to replace worn, cracked, or slipping rotors
- Stable geometry to minimise cord wear and reduce start-up issues
- Compatible with a wide range of Stihl MB and RM series lawn mowers
Typical Applications:
Used to restore or maintain the recoil starter function on compatible Stihl walk-behind lawn mowers in domestic gardens, commercial grounds, and landscaping work. Ideal when the starter cord fails to rewind smoothly, the pulley is damaged, or starting effort has increased due to rotor wear.
Also known as:
Starter rope rotor, recoil starter rotor, starter pulley, recoil pulley, pull-start rotor, pull cord pulley, rewind pulley for Stihl lawn mower starters.
Fits Models:
MB 2 RT, MB 2.0 RTX, MB 3 RT, MB 3.0 RTX, MB 3.1 RTX, MB 4.0 RT, MB 4.0 RV, MB 448.0 T, MB 455, MB 455 BC, MB 455 C, MB 455 E, MB 455 M, MB 455 MM, MB 505, MB 505 BS, MB 505 C, MB 505 E, MB 505 KAT, MB 505 M, MB 505 MM, MB 505 MQ, MB 505 S, MB 555, MB 555 BS, MB 555 C, MB 555 E, MB 555 KS, MB 555 M, MB 555 MQ, MB 555 PRO, MB 555 S, MB 655.3 YS, MB2RT, MB3RT, MB455, MB455C, MB455E, MB455M, MB505, MB505C, MB505E, MB505M, MB505S, MB555, MB555C, MB555E, MB555M, MB555S, ME 455, ME455, RM 4.0 RT, RM 4.0 RV, RM 655.0 YS
Alternate Part Numbers:
6101 704 4700, 61017044700, 6101-704-4700
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 6101 704 4700 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 61017044700 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | MB 2 RT, MB 2.0 RTX, MB 3 RT, MB 3.0 RTX, MB 3.1 RTX, MB 4.0 RT, MB 4.0 RV, MB 448.0 T, MB 455, MB 455 BC, MB 455 C, MB 455 E, MB 455 M, MB 455 MM, MB 505, MB 505 BS, MB 505 C, MB 505 E, MB 505 KAT, MB 505 M, MB 505 MM, MB 505 MQ, MB 505 S, MB 555, MB 555 BS, MB 555 C, MB 555 E, MB 555 KS, MB 555 M, MB 555 MQ, MB 555 PRO, MB 555 S, MB 655.3 YS, MB2RT, MB3RT, MB455, MB455C, MB455E, MB455M, MB505, MB505C, MB505E, MB505M, MB505S, MB555, MB555C, MB555E, MB555M, MB555S, ME 455, ME455, RM 4.0 RT, RM 4.0 RV, RM 655.0 YS |
| Machine Type | Mowers |
| Fits Brands | Stihl |
| Fits Models | RM 4.0 RT | MB 448.0 T | MB 455 C | MB 455 M | MB 455 BC | MB 455 E | MB 455 | MB 455 MM | ME 455 | MB 505 | MB 505 BS | MB 505 C | MB 505 E | MB 505 KAT | MB 505 M | MB 505 MM | MB 505 MQ | MB 505 S | MB 555 C | MB 555 PRO | MB 555 M | MB 555 MQ | MB 555 | MB 555 S | MB 555 E | MB 555 BS | MB 555 KS | MB 655.3 YS | MB 4.0 RT | MB 2.0 RTX | MB 2 RT | MB 3 RT | MB 3.0 RTX | MB 3.1 RTX | MB 4.0 RV | RM 655.0 YS | RM 4.0 RV |
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