Description
Overview:
The Oregon 4.5 mm Heavy Duty Starter Rope is a cut length of high‐strength braided nylon designed for pull‐start small engines. Supplied as a 1 m length (approx. 3.28 ft), it is suitable for replacing worn or snapped cords on common garden and construction equipment, including lawnmowers, chainsaws, brushcutters, generators, and water pumps. The durable nylon construction offers a good balance of flexibility and tensile strength, helping the recoil system engage cleanly and start the engine with less effort. This genuine Oregon part (MPN 90203) is a practical size for most single replacements and for keeping in a toolkit for emergency repairs. With a 4.5 mm diameter, it fits many standard starter handles and pulleys used across a wide range of petrol-powered tools.
Key Features:
- 4.5 mm diameter braided nylon for strength and long service life
- 1 m length (approx. 3.28 ft) ideal for a single rope replacement or trimming to size
- Heavy duty construction resists abrasion, moisture, oils, and repeated recoil cycles
- Smooth, low-friction pull helps reliable engagement and consistent engine starts
- Flexible in typical UK working conditions for easier routing through pulleys and guides
- Easy to fit: cut to length, knot securely, and thread through the handle and starter pulley
- Genuine Oregon quality with consistent diameter and weave (MPN 90203)
- Suits a broad range of small petrol engines on lawn and garden machinery, light plant, and portable equipment
- Nylon ends can be heat-sealed after cutting to reduce fraying during installation
- Practical maintenance item to restore performance when the original cord shows wear or damage
Typical Applications:
Replacement recoil starter rope for domestic and professional equipment such as lawnmowers, chainsaws, brushcutters, hedge trimmers, generators, water pumps, and compact construction tools. Useful for routine servicing, seasonal overhauls, or on-site repairs where a reliable pull-start is essential. Suitable for many standard starter handles and pulleys that accept 4.5 mm rope.
Also known as:
Recoil starter rope, pull start cord, starter line, recoil cord, engine pull cord, starter pull rope, recoil line, starter string, pull-cord replacement.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 124 0293 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Oregon |
| OEM No. | 90203 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 mtr |
| Machine Type | Chainsaws, Mowers |
| Key Features | - 4.5 mm diameter braided nylon for strength and durability - 1 m length suitable for single replacements - Heavy-duty construction resists abrasion and moisture - Compatible with many petrol engine starter handles - Heat-sealable nylon ends reduce fraying during installation |


