This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the recoil starter on MTD small engines, commonly used in MTD, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, and Yard-Man snowblowers. The most common reason for replacing the recoil starter is if the rope or spring breaks, causing the engine to not start.
All of the information in this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Yard-Man