Recoil Starter

A recoil starter is a manual pull-start mechanism used on small petrol engines such as generators, water pumps, lawn mowers, brush cutters, and sprayers. It helps start the engine by pulling a rope connected to a spring-loaded pulley system. Main Parts of a Recoil Starter Pull rope and handle Spring-loaded pulley Starter housing Pawls/ratchets that engage the flywheel Recoil spring for automatic rope return How It Works