STIHL 017 018 MS170 MS180 Recoil Starter Pawls Set

Recoil starter pawls set fits Stihl 017, 018, MS170 and MS180 chainsaws. The pawls are the small spring-loaded engagement components mounted on the flywheel or starter pulley that extend outward when the pull cord is drawn and catch the flywheel cup to transfer the cranking force to the engine. Once the engine fires, the pawls retract automatically and disengage from the flywheel. When the pawls are worn, chipped, or their return springs are fatigued, the starter will slip on the pull and fail to crank the engine, making starting impossible.

Replacing a worn pawls set restores positive engagement between the recoil starter and the flywheel, allowing the engine to be cranked and started reliably.

Fits specified Stihl models:

• Stihl 017
• Stihl 018
• Stihl MS170
• Stihl MS180