181-163-020 Makita Chainsaw Rewind Spring

About the Rewind Spring

When the starter rope is pulled and released, the rewind spring recoils the starter rope onto a pulley. If the rewind spring is broken, the rope won't be able to recoil onto the chainsaw pulley. As a result, the engine may be difficult or impossible to start. If the rewind spring is broken, replace it. Many rewind springs can be replaced individually, but it may be easier to replace the whole recoil starter assembly.