Briggs & Stratton 696710 Rewind Starter Housing OEM Replacement Part

The Briggs & Stratton 696710 is a genuine OEM rewind starter housing designed to replace a cracked, broken, or worn recoil starter housing on compatible Briggs & Stratton small engines. As an original equipment manufacturer part, it is manufactured to the same specifications and tolerances as the component that came on your engine from the factory, ensuring a precise fit and reliable performance.

The rewind starter housing encloses and protects the recoil starter assembly — including the starter rope, pulley, and spring — while providing the structural mounting point that anchors the entire starter system to the engine. A damaged or broken housing can prevent proper rope retraction, cause starter failure, or expose internal components to damage.

Key Features:

• Genuine Briggs & Stratton OEM part — not an aftermarket substitute
• Direct factory replacement for cracked, broken, or damaged rewind starter housings
• Manufactured to original factory specifications for proper fit and function
• Restores proper rope rewind and starter engagement
• Compatible with select Briggs & Stratton small engines used in walk-behind lawn mowers and outdoor power equipment

Always verify fitment using your engine's model, type, and code numbers, which are stamped directly on the engine block. Using genuine Briggs & Stratton OEM parts ensures your equipment operates safely and at peak performance.