Main function

The recoil starter for Scheppach generator – ref. 5906219037 is designed to allow manual starting of the combustion engine.

When the handle is pulled, the starter rope activates a drive mechanism that briefly rotates the engine crankshaft to initiate starting.

The recoil spring then automatically rewinds the rope into the housing, while the drive mechanism disengages once the engine has started.

A recoil starter in good condition helps ensure reliable and efficient starting of the generator, while maintaining the proper operation of the manual starting system.

Important information about recoil starters

A broken recoil starter is generally not caused by the starter itself. It is designed to turn an engine that should rotate freely during starting.

If the engine offers abnormal resistance, excessive force is applied to the rope and starter mechanism. This can cause the rope, pulley, starter pawls or other internal components to break.

Common causes of recoil starter failure

• Starter incompatible with the machine: the same machine model may be fitted with different engines and starters depending on its exact reference and manufacturing date.

• Engine seized or difficult to turn: seized piston, damaged bearing or another mechanical problem.

• Insufficient oil or inadequate lubrication, which may cause the engine to seize.

• Excessive accumulation of oil or fuel in the cylinder, which may cause hydraulic lock (hydrolock).

• Decompression or valve problems on a four-stroke engine, making the engine abnormally difficult to turn during starting.

• Repeated starting attempts when the engine resists or is seized.

• Pulling the rope abruptly or all the way to its stop, which may damage the mechanism.

Before replacing a broken recoil starter

If your recoil starter has broken shortly after installation, it is essential to check that the engine rotates freely before fitting a new starter.

Replacing the starter without identifying the cause of abnormal engine resistance may result in the new part breaking immediately.

Important compatibility information

Before purchasing, you must check the exact model reference and manufacturing date shown on your machine's identification plate.

The same model may be fitted with different engines and recoil starters depending on its manufacturing period. A visual resemblance between two starters does not guarantee compatibility.

The warranty does not apply when the breakage results from incompatibility with the machine, engine resistance or seizure, or abnormal mechanical stress on the recoil starter.

This recoil starter is suitable for the following generator models:

• Scheppach SG1000

• Scheppach SG2700