Description
Overview:
The Briggs & Stratton 591606 Starter Rewind is a genuine OEM replacement assembly for small petrol engines used across garden and light construction equipment. Built for dependable, repeatable starting, it restores the pull-to-start function when the original unit is worn or damaged. The assembly combines a durable polymer housing with a robust steel recoil spring and a hard‐wearing braided starter cord with a comfortable T‐handle. Designed as a direct swap for the factory unit, it aligns with the original mounting points for a straightforward fit. Suitable for engines powering walk‐behind mowers, generators, pumps and similar machinery, this part helps keep equipment ready for work with minimal downtime. Genuine Briggs & Stratton build quality supports long service life and reliable performance.
Key Features:
- Genuine Briggs & Stratton OEM part 591606 for correct fit and dependable operation
- Complete pre-assembled rewind unit to speed up repairs and reduce downtime
- Tough polymer housing and steel recoil spring for durability in regular use
- Hard‐wearing starter cord and T‐handle for smooth pull and consistent rewind
- Direct replacement with factory-correct mounting points; uses standard hand tools
- Designed for common Briggs & Stratton small engines in garden and site equipment
- Helps ensure efficient, reliable starting after cord, spring, or housing failure
- Black finish suits most engine shrouds for a tidy, OE appearance
- Supports routine maintenance schedules for trades, hire fleets, and DIY users
Typical Applications:
Used on Briggs & Stratton engine-powered equipment such as walk‐behind lawnmowers, generators, pressure washers, water pumps, tillers, plate compactors, and chipper shredders. Ideal when the original recoil unit has broken cords, weak or snapped springs, cracked housings, or inconsistent engagement, restoring reliable manual starting in everyday and seasonal use.
Also known as:
Recoil starter, pull‐start assembly, rope start mechanism, cord‐pull starter, manual start assembly, hand‐start unit. These terms describe the same pull‐cord starting mechanism found on many small petrol engines across domestic and professional machinery.
Alternate Part Numbers:
591606, BS591606
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | BS591606 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
| OEM No. | 591606 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
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