Hard
More than 2 hours
This high quality replacement starter rope is an authentic item that is supplied directly from original equipment manufacturer for use with Briggs and Stratton engines that are commonly installed on Toro lawn and garden equipment. It is an important part of the starter system that allows user to pull-start the engine. Please note this durable nylon item is sold individually.
Rope-starter 693389
OEM part for: Briggs and Stratton
Part Number: 693389
$10.25
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This Rope-starter will fit the following 7796 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Briggs and Stratton
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 557062
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Lawn mower starter rope broke
Jeffrey - June 24, 2020
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Razor blade
Parts Used
1. Starter mechanism pop riveted to engine requires drilling out the rivets.
2. Pull remaining rope out of mechanism, clamp so it won’t rewind, cut rope and remove knot.
3. Disassemble rope handle, remove broken rope, and attach new rope.
4. Wind take up reel against the return spring until you believe it will take up all of the new rope and the knot retainer hole in the reel is lined up with the hole in the mechanism frame. Clamp it.
5. Feed loose end of new rope through frame hole and retainer hole in the take up reel, knot the end, pull the knot tight against the reel, and release the clamp, allowing the spring to wind up the rope.
6. Attach mechanism to engine with short machine screws, nuts and star washers to keep vibrations from loosening the screws.
2. Pull remaining rope out of mechanism, clamp so it won’t rewind, cut rope and remove knot.
3. Disassemble rope handle, remove broken rope, and attach new rope.
4. Wind take up reel against the return spring until you believe it will take up all of the new rope and the knot retainer hole in the reel is lined up with the hole in the mechanism frame. Clamp it.
5. Feed loose end of new rope through frame hole and retainer hole in the take up reel, knot the end, pull the knot tight against the reel, and release the clamp, allowing the spring to wind up the rope.
6. Attach mechanism to engine with short machine screws, nuts and star washers to keep vibrations from loosening the screws.
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Needed a new head gasket
wade - February 10, 2020
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
removal of engine, shrouds, gas tank etc.
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