Description
Overview:
This Recoil Starter is a genuine Kawasaki part designed for the FJ180V engine, used widely in garden and light construction machinery. It restores smooth, reliable pull starting by engaging the engine's flywheel through a rewind mechanism. Built with a tough black polymer housing, a steel rewind spring and a durable starter rope with handle, it is made to cope with frequent use and outdoor conditions. The assembly is engineered to match the original fit and function, helping to reduce downtime and maintain engine performance. Suitable for equipment such as walk-behind mowers and compactors powered by the Kawasaki FJ180V, it provides consistent engagement and return of the cord. OEM No. 490882582 ensures the correct, like-for-like replacement.
Key Features:
- Genuine Kawasaki Part for assured compatibility and performance
- OEM No. 490882582 for direct replacement with the original specification
- Robust polymer housing and steel internals for long service life
- Smooth cord action and positive engagement to the flywheel pawls
- Supplied as a complete recoil unit with handle and rope for straightforward fitting
- Designed for frequent starts in outdoor and dusty environments
- Helps maintain reliable cold and warm starts on the FJ180V engine
- Supports routine maintenance with a quick swap-over to minimise downtime
Typical Applications:
Common on Kawasaki FJ180V-powered equipment, including walk-behind lawn mowers, scarifiers, small plate compactors, generators and water pumps. Ideal for professional grounds care, landscaping and construction jobs where dependable manual starting is needed. Suitable for tradespeople, hire fleets and domestic users maintaining petrol-powered machines.
Also known as:
Rewind starter, pull cord starter, rope start assembly, manual starter, starter recoil assembly, starter rewind, hand start unit, recoil housing and pulley. These terms refer to the same pull-operated mechanism used to crank and start small petrol engines.
Fits Models:
FJ180V
Alternate Part Numbers:
490882582
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 490882582 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | FJ180V |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Kawasaki |
| Fits Models | FJ180V |
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