Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): starter disengaged, proper manuals, maxed out

Question
QUESTION: Hi John, I have a older murray self prop lm with a quantum 6 xte briggs. The starter cord went slack still rewinds but not turning overengine. I took off the flywheel cover and found what I have since found out to be "pawl" kinda mylar colored  actually two of them laying between some fins . Even a dummy like me at this can see that they act as the engaging apparatus to crank the engine. I turned the top cover over and see a black circlar cup like thing held in by a screw. Do these "pawls" come attached to that circular part? are they broken off? There was a small bolt lying on the  housing under the engine and I did see the engine sort of twist the last time I started it. So maybe it got loose enough to just come apart? Can I buy a assembled unit to install? I got a guy that will charge a minimum of 35 dollars to fix this kind of stuff. Do I need him? Probably so I am guessing-- thanks Terry
ANSWER: Hello Terry:

With a Breakdown/IPL for you to View and Some Simple Instructions you can Repair this Yourself. Did the Bolt Shear Off or Unscrew? If it Broke Off, then Go to this Addy, http://www.outdoordistributors.com/ or Call them at 1.877.707.2787 and you can Order a Complete Recoil Assembly. Send me the Model Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manuals and Better Assist you. I can also Locate a Breakdown/IPL for Reference During this Repair. Hope this helps.I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

Hello Again Terry:

I saw you Post. We Max Out for the Period that Ends Each Night at 8pm EST for me. Thanks.

Respectfully

John

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QUESTION: Hi John--Thanks for explaining the maxed out period.
My "bolt didnt break off so I read your post where you said I could do it ----and went for it. I unscrewed the round black cup thing under the rope recoil assembly? Anyway it didnt fly apart as I had feared it might. I saw how the mylar Pawls? looked like they might fit and flop open and shut when engine took hold. I got it back together only squashing the oil hose once. To end this epic- it fired up
thank you for your help.   P.S.your link to blow-up parts list helped a lot.  

Answer
Hello Again Terry:

Great!!! I'm Glad I was Able to Help. I Always Try to Include a Breakdown/IPL when I can. Usually the Breakdown/IPL is All One Needs to Do Most of the Repairs I am Asked About. Thanks for the Ratings Also. Till Next Time. May All You Mechanical Problems be SMALL ONES and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours.

Good Luck and Best Wishes

Respectfully

John