What is causing this noise ????

#1
Hi all, need some help. When pulling the starting cord, getting a scraping metal noise coming from the the recoil assembly. Do the lips on the starter cup become worn and cause the little protruding tab on the recoil to not grab fully and cause this noise ? Thank you in advance.
 

CarPlayLB

Well-Known Member
#2
I called Stevie Wonder...he doesn't know either!:laugh:

What engine is this? A ratchet style older Briggs? A cup style Tec? An aluminum cup West Bend? A hole in the cup Clone?
 

125ccCrazy

Well-Known Member
#5
does the noise continue after the engine is running? if so I would check the screen to shroud clearance. also make sure the coil isn't contacting the flywheel.. I would guess if the cup was worn you would have more of a clicking noise where the starter pawl is catching and releasing...it's hit and miss guessing without actually hearing it..
 
#6
pull it off and have a look. Those tabs arnt the greatest design. you should be able to tell if its not working right. It may just need some wd-40. they do have trouble going out and in fully if theyre gummed up with rust
 
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