Description
Overview:
This genuine Kawasaki recoil starter is a complete pull-start assembly for Kawasaki FS600V and FX600V V‐twin petrol engines (OEM No. 490880034). It restores smooth, reliable manual starting on equipment that specifies these engines. The unit uses a tough black polymer housing with an internal steel recoil spring, robust engagement pawls, and a braided starter cord with a comfortable T‐handle. Built to Kawasaki's original specification, it fits directly in place of the factory unit and aligns with existing mounting points. Suitable for professional and domestic garden and grounds-care machines, as well as other equipment powered by the listed Kawasaki engines, it provides consistent performance and durability for regular use. As a genuine Kawasaki part, it offers the correct fit and dependable operation for FS600V and FX600V applications.
Key Features:
- Genuine Kawasaki part for assured compatibility and performance (OEM 490880034)
- Pre-assembled recoil unit for straightforward replacement of worn or broken starters
- Durable polymer housing with steel recoil spring and hard-wearing pawls for long service life
- Smooth pull action and positive rewind to aid reliable cold and warm starts
- Direct-fit design using existing fixings and mounting points; no modifications required
- Engineered to the original specification for correct cord length and engagement
- Helps restore safe, consistent starting and reduces downtime during routine use
- Suitable for regular maintenance schedules on commercial and domestic machines
Typical Applications:
Used on garden and grounds-care machinery such as ride-on and walk-behind mowers, turf equipment, and other machines that specify Kawasaki FS/FX series engines. Ideal for maintenance or repair when the original starter has failed, is slipping, or the cord no longer rewinds properly, ensuring equipment starts dependably on site or at home.
Also known as:
Pull starter, recoil start assembly, rewind starter, starter recoil unit, pull cord starter, starter housing and pulley assembly, manual starter, engine recoil mechanism for Kawasaki V‐twin engines.
Fits Models:
FS481V, FS541V, FS600V, FX541V, FX600V
Alternate Part Numbers:
490880034
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