Description
Overview:
The Recoil Fibre Washer for Villiers C12 Machinery (part number 31286) is a genuine Villiers spare designed for the recoil starter assembly on vintage C12 engines. Made from a durable fibre composite, it sits between rotating components in the starter to provide a stable, low‐friction interface, helping to control end float and reduce metal‐to‐metal wear. A sound washer supports a smooth rope pull, reliable rewind, and longer life for the pulley and spring. Supplied as unused new old stock, it is well suited to restoration work and routine servicing. Intended for Villiers C12 applications typically found on classic garden and light construction equipment, such as mowers, rotavators and small plant powered by Villiers engines.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for correct fit and function on C12 recoil starters
- Fibre composite construction for consistent, wear‐resistant performance
- Provides a low‐friction bearing surface to smooth pull and rewind
- Helps protect pulley and spring seats from premature wear
- Maintains correct spacing and end‐float in the starter assembly
- Straightforward to replace during standard service or rebuilds
- New old stock item; unused with possible minor storage marks only
- Supports reliable starting and helps extend overall mechanism life
- Suitable for preserving originality on period Villiers-powered equipment
Typical Applications:
Used when servicing or rebuilding the recoil starter on Villiers C12 engines, especially where the pull cord feels rough, the rewind is sluggish, or there is noticeable play. Common on vintage mowers, cultivators/rotavators, generators, pumps and light site equipment driven by Villiers units, where maintaining smooth starter action is essential for dependable use.
Also known as:
Recoil starter washer, starter pulley fibre washer, friction washer, recoil spacer washer, fibre shim washer, starter hub washer, recoil friction ring, fibre spacer for recoil assembly.
Fits Models:
C12
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 31268 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| OEM No. | 31268 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | C12 |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
| Fits Models | C12 |
