This is an original replacement part manufactured for use with Husqvarna chainsaws. This plastic starter pulley is used to house the pull rope, and connects the the recoil spring cassette assembly. The pulley is sold individually, please see model diagram for additional parts that are available separately.
Starter Pulley 579427901
OEM part for: Husqvarna
Part Number: 579427901
Compatibility
This Starter Pulley will fit the following 5 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Husqvarna
This item works with the following types of products:
- Chain Saw Parts
- Saw Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 5045971-01, 504597101
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Broken cover snap, started rope was not going back in, not pulling over engine(started pulley broken)
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
1) Remove broken snap (should just fall out because its broken)
2) Insert new snap in right direction
Starter pulley and cassette:
1) Remove starter cover(some models you might have to remove chain brake handle and or engine cover)
2) Unscrew the screw in the center of the starter pulley and carefully remove
3) If broken unscrew and replace cassette make sure to notice direction it sits in new one must go in the same way
4)After replacing cassette if needed put new rope and handle or move old one onto the new pulley
5)Place pulley back on being careful to set the pulley aligned with the cassette to not bend the spring screw down do not over tighten
6)Rewind the cassette to where the starter rope pulls back in snug and does not hang lose but also is not to tight
7)Replace starter cover and anything else that might have been needed to be removed carefully place the starter cover onto flywheel and turn slightly while pressing down to ensure proper placement of everything
Starter pawl springs were not installed correctly. Original starterpulley badley worn
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
2. Reinstalled starter pawl springs on flywheel.
3. Installed new starter pulley w/ new rope
4. Reinstalled pull start assy.
5. Started chainsaw
6. Pretty straight forward once I realized the pawl springs were not keeping enough tension on the pawls. This was after a new crankcase, piston and cylinder, along with several other pieces. Saw had been run so hot that the crankcase had melted around the clutch side of the engine.
starter pully cracked
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Parts Used
Starter wouldn't connect with the flywheel
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Power Drill, cordless ratchet and allen wrench socket
Parts Used
2. Untie rope from pull handle while keeping tension on the rope
3. Release tension on the rope slowly
4. Remove screw holding starter pulley
5. Remove starter pully and remove rope
6. Replace rope on new starter pully and install
7. Pull rope thru housing and put one turn of tension on the pully spring
8. Tie rope back to the handle and install housing
Chainsaw starter pulley was broken.
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Pulley assembly broke.
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Chain saw pulley wore and broke
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, allen wrench
Parts Used
Replaced the cover on the chain saw and pulled the cord twice and the saw cranked.
The part was a perfect fit and for the price I ordered 2 just in case this one wears out or breaks.
Pulling starter rope did not turn over chain saw.
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Chainsaw starter pulley broke
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
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