Anxingo 951-05167 Pull Start Recoil Stater Assembly, Replacement for MTD 1T65NU 1t65NUA 1T65NUB 1T65RU, 132cc 140cc OHV Engine, Replaces 951-05320, 651-05167, 651-05320

What It Is

The Anxingo 951-05167 is a pull start recoil starter assembly designed to replace the starter mechanism on MTD-branded lawn mowers and small engines. It’s intended for 132cc to 140cc OHV engines, typically found on walk-behind mowers, and serves as the part that engages the engine flywheel when you pull the rope.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before you buy, confirm your engine model is one of these: 1T65NU, 1T65NUA, 1T65NUB, or 1T65RU. These are common on MTD, Troy-Bilt, and Cub Cadet mowers. The part directly replaces OEM numbers 951-05320, 651-05167, and 651-05320. Measure the bolt pattern on your existing starter—this unit uses a standard three-bolt pattern with roughly 3.25-inch spacing. Also check the rope length (this one comes with a pre-wound 62-inch rope) and the pawl orientation to match your flywheel. If your model uses a different number of bolts or a larger housing, this won’t fit.

Key Things to Know

• Quality at price point: At $21.59, this is an aftermarket part. Some users report the plastic housing feels slightly less robust than OEM, but it works for typical home-use mowing.
• Installation difficulty: Easy—remove two or three bolts, swap the old unit, and reattach. No special tools needed, but you’ll need to re-thread the rope through the handle if it comes loose.
• Common gotcha: The rope tension is set at the factory; if it feels too tight or too loose, you can adjust by rewinding with the pawl disengaged. Double-check that the pull handle clears your mower’s top cover before tightening fully.
• Compatibility check: If your engine is a 1T65RU (R-version with different crankcase), verify the starter cup diameter—this unit fits the standard cup, not the larger one found on some late-model engines.

Should You Buy It

If you need a quick, budget-friendly fix for a failed pull start on a typical MTD 132cc–140cc mower and you’re comfortable with a basic swap, this is a solid choice. It’s not for heavy commercial use or oddball engine variants, but for homeowners, it’ll get you mowing again without the OEM markup.