Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): How do you lubricate the starter mechanism for a Briggs and Stratton lawn mower, briggs stratton quantum, high pitch sound

Question
I have a Briggs & Stratton Quantum XM 50 engine
After starting the engine, the machine makes a high pitch sound and the starter cord gets fed back out. I am sure it is the starting mechanism catching due to poor lubrication of the starter mechanism. My question is - how do you lubricate the bearings in the starter mechanism (the steel shaft that actually locks into the magnetic starter component)There appears to be a little hole at the top of the steel shaft where the starter cord mechanism sits over.  

Answer
Hello Marcel:

>>Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool and I can Only Answer Questions from the Question Pool when I am Not Answering My Questions here or at the Other Site I Answer Questions at.
>>The Following is a Basic Instruction File I made for Cleaning the Most Common Pull Starter Clutches. Any Input is Appreciated.
>>Remove the Blower Housing (Metal Engine Cover). This will Give you Access to the Starter Clutch.  
>>This has Several Ball Bearings in it, so be Carefull when you Remove the Solid Cover.
>> Secure the Crankshaft, Remove the Wire Screen from the Starter Clutch.
>>Use a Small Thin Standard (flat) Screwdriver (I Use a Pocket Screw Driver All the Time or a Putty Knife is Easier for Most Questioners) and Pry Off the Cover.
>>You can Now Clean and LIGHTLY Lubricate the Bearings, Ratchet Spring Adapter (there is no Spring. it is called the ratchet spring adapter because it adapts the starter clutch to the Recoil spring and rope assembly in the blower housing) and the Starter Clutch Support Section of the Crankshaft.
>>Make Sure there is No Rust or Dirt in the Support Section of the Crankshaft and LIGHTLY Lubricate this Area Also.
>>Once the Starter Clutch is Clean, Place the Center Component of the Starter Clutch (the Ratchet Spring Adapter) into the Starter Clutch Housing and then Put the Bearing Into the Housing. Then Tap the Starter Housing Cover Back Into Place. >>Reassemble the Rest of the Components and you are Finished.
>>**If you have a Different Style Starter; then Send me the Make, Model, Type/Spec Numbers Off the Engine, Please.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I Hope to be Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John