Description
Overview:
This genuine Villiers recoil spring (OEM No. 86 9430) is a flat spiral spring made from durable metal, designed to restore smooth pull-start operation on classic Villiers engines. It provides the rewind force that returns the starter rope and engages the starter mechanism reliably. Suited to small petrol engines used on garden and light construction machinery, it offers a precise fit for Villiers C12 and F15 models. As unused vintage stock, it may show minor tarnishing from age, but remains fully functional. Built to original specification for correct tension and durability, it is ideal for replacing a fatigued or broken spring and bringing your starter assembly back to proper working order. Genuine Part for assured compatibility and dependable service.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers Part for assured compatibility and correct fit
- OEM No. 86 9430 for precise matching with original assemblies
- Designed for C12 and F15 recoil starter units
- Flat spiral construction in robust spring-grade metal for long service life
- Restores smooth rewind and reliable pull-start engagement
- Direct replacement that fits existing housings with no modifications
- Ideal for refurbishing vintage engines and preventative maintenance
- Unused old stock; minor cosmetic tarnish does not affect performance
- Consistent starting performance under regular workshop or site use
- Cross-referenced where 869430 is specified for the recoil spring
Typical Applications:
Replacement recoil spring for Villiers engines found on vintage lawn mowers, cylinder mowers, rotavators, small generators, water pumps, and compact construction equipment. Suitable for engines that no longer rewind properly due to a weakened, broken, or distorted spring, helping to restore reliable pull-start function in domestic, professional, and light industrial settings.
Also known as:
Pull-start spring, recoil starter spring, starter rewind spring, rewind spring, starter return spring.
Fits Models:
C12, F15
Alternate Part Numbers:
869430