AUTOKAY 593959 591139 Recoil Starter Compatible with Troy Bilt Craftsman TB110 TB200 140CC 150CC Engine Lawn Mower Parts Replace Brigs 593961 590588 150-012 Pull Start Assembly

What It Is

The AUTOKAY 593959/591139 recoil starter is an aftermarket pull-start assembly designed for Troy-Bilt and Craftsman walk-behind mowers with 140cc to 150cc engines. It replaces the original starter when the rope snaps, spring fails, or the housing cracks.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, check these three things:

• Engine series: Fits Briggs & Stratton 140cc and 150cc engines (common on TB110, TB200, TB220, and Craftsman models). Does NOT fit 160cc+ or older 550/625 series engines.
• OEM cross-reference: Directly replaces Briggs 593961, 590588, 150-012, and Troy-Bilt 593959, 591139. If your current part number is one of these, it’s compatible.
• Bolt pattern & rope length: Measure the mounting bolt spacing (typically 3.5" center-to-center). The rope is 72" long—confirm it matches your original (some OEM starters use 60" ropes, which may require re-routing).

Pro tip: Remove your old starter and compare the housing shape and bolt hole alignment to the photos. Aftermarket tolerances can vary slightly.

Key Things to Know

• Quality concerns: Some users report thinner plastic housing than OEM. It works fine for light to moderate use, but may crack faster under heavy strain or if the engine backfires.
• Installation difficulty: Easy—remove two bolts, swap the starter, reattach. No special tools needed. Takes 10-20 minutes.
• Rope tension: The spring is pre-wound, but you may need to pull the rope out fully once to seat it. If it feels loose, re-wind carefully.
• Common gotcha: The included bolts may be slightly different thread pitch than your mower’s. Keep your original bolts if possible.

Should You Buy It

If you have a common Troy-Bilt or Craftsman mower with a 140cc/150cc engine and need a quick, cheap fix for a broken pull start, this is a solid budget option. It’s not as durable as a genuine Briggs part, but at $17 it’s perfect for DIYers who want to avoid a $40+ OEM replacement. Skip it if you mow commercially or have a larger engine.