New here with Recoil start problems

[BirdFantatic]

ok so i have a craftsman powered by briggs and stratton 550 series 158cc 22" cut if that helps and i cant find the stupid pull start mines shot to hell after the person i got it from pulled it so hard it ripped the rivets out
i dont know what pull start model it is the model under the handle says 917371342

 

[tybilly]

your best bet is find another engine and rob the good parts off of it,maybe your local dealer has a junk pile ,there are numbers stamped somewhere on that engine housing.your numbers cross from craftsman to 10T802,there should be 4 screws to pull that housing out.usually if there is a broke pull rope or starter housing, it spells tune up.lol

 

[Mower Doctor 78006]

Its cheaper and easier to buy a good used starter assembly, with the blower housing. I agree it didn't start so the previous owner got mad and pulled the cord to death!! Proper running, and working right. 1-2 pulls max should start it. If your local shop doesn't have one. Look on ebay.

 

[BirdFantatic]

got a new recoil starter and now it works fine now all im looking for is a throttle cable for it and a break lever