John Deere MIA11824 Recoil Starter Assembly

Technical engineering specifications and operating parameters for the recoil starter assembly used on John Deere JS46 walk-behind mowers powered by Briggs & Stratton 190cc engines. The assembly comprises a plastic housing, steel recoil spring, nylon pulley, engagement pawls, and nylon starter rope. Designed for manual pull-starting of small vertical-shaft gasoline engines. Mounting configuration matches OEM bolt pattern for direct replacement. Serviceable components include spring, pawls, and rope kits. Cross-references John Deere OEM part number MIA11824 and compatible aftermarket assemblies. Material composition includes glass-filled nylon housing, high-carbon steel spring, and reinforced nylon rope. Operating temperature range -20°C to 60°C. Engagement mechanism utilizes spring-loaded pawls engaging flywheel drive cup. Installation requires standard hand tools and torque specification of 8-10 Nm for mounting bolts.