A recoil spring, also known as a recoil starter spring, is a tightly wound spring that is designed to be pulled and used within startup mechanisms of various models of outdoor power equipment, such as trimmers, edgers and leaf blowers. The spring is one part of a whole system, including a pulley and spool which is what a user will pull, b
...Read moreefore the recoil spring retracts it. This recoil spring is compatible with various makes and types of power equipment, and is sold as an individual OEM part, without any other hardware. This spring measures approximately 3/4-inch when wound and is made of high-quality metal. If you notice that your starter mechanism is not retracting properly, or does not have enough tension on it, the spring may be worn out or broken, which can happen over time and through normal wear and tear. Depending on your equipment, the replacement process will look different for this spring, so reference your user manual for the exact location.
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