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This durable nylon starter rope is an authentic OEM supplied replacement part that is specially produced for use with Briggs and Stratton engines that are commonly installed on Toro lawn and garden equipment. When the rope is pulled to start the engine, it is returned back into the starter pulley by means of the starter spring. One starter rope is included per order, please note the handle grip and other parts are all sold separately.
Rope-starter 280399S
OEM part for: Briggs & Stratton Engines
Part Number: 280399S
$6.26
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This Rope-starter will fit the following 9973 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Briggs & Stratton Engines
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 280399
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My cord broke so I ordered a new one as well as several other parts to do
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Starter rope broke
Robert - November 6, 2016
👍 10 of 14 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
1. Removed cowl and starter assy.
2. Removed broken rope
3. Attached new rope
4. Wound spring tight
5. Reattached starter rope assy
6. Reassembled cowl
2. Removed broken rope
3. Attached new rope
4. Wound spring tight
5. Reattached starter rope assy
6. Reassembled cowl
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Replace worn out starter rope and pull handle,
James - May 14, 2018
👍 2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
1 Remove starter housing
2 Pulled rope all the way out and held fully extended
3 Cut knot on old rope and discarded it then threaded new rope with handle installed, tied knot and let the rope slow retract in
4 Place new stop in to position and crimped on to rope.
5 Take plastic cover of drive belt( 1 screw on mine) remove bolt that hold cable then remove and replaced traction cable, adjusted to proper position to engage drive belt. after complete put cover back over drive belt
Very simple repair, just need to pay attention to how you disassemble to make sure everything aligns with out interference.
Handle knobs just remove old one and spin new ones on.
2 Pulled rope all the way out and held fully extended
3 Cut knot on old rope and discarded it then threaded new rope with handle installed, tied knot and let the rope slow retract in
4 Place new stop in to position and crimped on to rope.
5 Take plastic cover of drive belt( 1 screw on mine) remove bolt that hold cable then remove and replaced traction cable, adjusted to proper position to engage drive belt. after complete put cover back over drive belt
Very simple repair, just need to pay attention to how you disassemble to make sure everything aligns with out interference.
Handle knobs just remove old one and spin new ones on.
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wheels were worn out
Robert - July 18, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
The wheels were just worn out and the rope
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Lawnmower stater rope broken
Tod - November 9, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Removed stickers very cerfuly removed plastic shoes covers. Removed starter hosing removed old broken rope. Reround the starter mekanizum replaced the new rope. Let go of the spring mekanium. And installed the Rotherham parts. Tested it to see if work’s properly.
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Starter rope broke
David - June 20, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver, Socket
Remove engine shroud. Cut off old rope.turn rope holder counter clockwise seven or eight turns. Hold with screwdriver so it does not turn. Tread new rope in hole and tie knot at other end of rope do the same for the handle. Take out screwdriver and install shroud on engine.
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Replacing the starter rope
Tod - June 30, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Expert
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Air Rachet
Parts Used
Wound recoil starter and locked in place removed old rope . Replaced with new one then slowly let the recoil stater back With new rope on. Replaced the starter housing back on the motor.
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Rope had been replaced but not with original equipment, ie rope too short
Michael - April 3, 2017
👍 2 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Removed gas tank.
Removed recoil housing
Pulled old rope to fully extended
Placed screw driver thru holes to hold recoil in fully extended position
Removed old rope and installed new rope
Reinstalled recoil housing
Reinstalled tank
Removed recoil housing
Pulled old rope to fully extended
Placed screw driver thru holes to hold recoil in fully extended position
Removed old rope and installed new rope
Reinstalled recoil housing
Reinstalled tank
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