The starter housing, without the pulley, spring and other parts, encloses and carries the recoil starter mechanism of the STIHL chainsaw: the pulley, the return spring and the ratchet are mounted on it.
Replace it if the plastic is cracked, the lugs are broken, or the pulley seat is damaged. If the cord does not return or the starter does not engage the flywheel, first check the spring and the pawls.
