Description
Overview:
This Starter Pulley is a genuine Husqvarna component for the recoil starting system on select Husqvarna chainsaws. Moulded from durable, impact‐resistant engineering plastic in an off‐white finish, it guides and stores the starter cord and ensures smooth rewind and clean engagement with the starter pawls. It is a direct replacement for worn or cracked pulleys that can cause sticking, slipping, or hard starting, restoring reliable pull‐start performance. Designed for everyday use by homeowners and professionals alike, it fits popular models such as the Husqvarna 135 and 435. Supplied as the pulley only, it reuses your existing spring, cord and fasteners, making it a straightforward OEM swap that helps maintain the life and consistency of your saw's starting assembly.
Key Features:
- Genuine Husqvarna part for assured fit and performance
- Direct replacement that matches original OEM specifications
- Durable moulded polymer resists wear, vibration, oil and fuel splash
- Smooth cord tracking reduces snagging and helps prevent premature rope wear
- Consistent rewind and reliable engagement with starter pawls for easier starts
- Lightweight, rigid design supports rapid recoil without deformation
- Simple to install using your existing starter spring and cord, minimising downtime
- Suitable for regular use in demanding environments on site or in the garden
- Helps restore starting performance and extend the service life of the starter assembly
Typical Applications:
Replacement of a damaged, glazed or cracked pulley in the recoil starter of compatible Husqvarna chainsaws. Useful during routine servicing, when the cord frays, or when the starter becomes rough, sticks, or fails to rewind cleanly. Suitable for professional arborists, landscapers, hire fleets and DIY users who need dependable cold and warm starts.
Also known as:
Starter wheel, pull‐start pulley, rope rotor, starter cord spool, recoil rotor, starter drum.
Fits Models:
135, 140, 435, 435E, 435II, 440II
Alternate Part Numbers:
579 42 79-01, 579427901
