Rewind Starter Repair Kit For Briggs and Stratton, Includes 692299 Friction Plate With 2 Springs, 2 281505 Pawls, 691696 Screw, and 263073 Retainer Spring r

What It Is

This rewind starter repair kit replaces the worn friction plate, pawls, and springs inside the recoil starter assembly on Briggs & Stratton engines. It’s designed for lawn mowers, trimmers, and small engines where the pull cord no longer retracts or the starter slips.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Engine brands: Fits most Briggs & Stratton engines with a vertical or horizontal shaft, typically from the 1980s onward. Not for Tecumseh, Honda, or Kawasaki starters.
• Part numbers included: 692299 friction plate, 2x 281505 pawls, 691696 screw, 263073 retainer spring. Confirm your starter uses these exact components (common on many B&S models).
• What to measure: Check your starter housing diameter – this kit works with 3.5-inch and 4-inch housings. Also verify the friction plate has 3 holes (not 2 or 4).
• OEM vs aftermarket: This is a generic replacement, not OEM Briggs & Stratton. Fitment is generally good, but some users report needing to file the pawl slots slightly on older housings.

Key Things to Know

• Quality: The friction plate is metal (not plastic), which holds up better than OEM plastic plates. Springs are stiff but may need slight bending to engage correctly.
• Installation difficulty: Moderate – requires removing the starter housing, disassembling the recoil, and reassembling with the new parts. Watch a YouTube tutorial for your specific engine model.
• Common gotcha: The retainer spring (263073) can pop off easily during reassembly. Use needle-nose pliers and work on a clean surface to avoid losing it.
• Included parts: You get exactly what’s listed – no extra gaskets, washers, or cord. If your starter rope is frayed, buy a separate recoil rope kit.

Should You Buy It

If your Briggs & Stratton mower won’t start or the cord sticks, this kit is a cheap fix – under $10 and works on most common B&S starters. It’s ideal for DIYers comfortable with small engine repair. Skip it if you have a non-B&S engine or your starter housing is cracked (replace the whole assembly instead).