Stihl Crankshaft Starter Carrier - OEM Number: 4140-190-2010

The Stihl Crankshaft Starter Carrier (OEM 4140-190-2010) is a genuine replacement starter engagement component designed for use on a range of Stihl brushcutters, trimmers, Kombi engines, hedge trimmers, and power equipment. Also commonly referred to as a starter pawl carrier, starter cup, or crank driver, it mounts directly onto the crankshaft and engages with the recoil starter mechanism to transfer pulling force from the starter rope to the engine during starting.

Manufactured to OEM specifications, this carrier is engineered for durability, reliable starter engagement, and resistance to wear under repeated starting cycles. It forms a critical part of the engine starting system, ensuring efficient transfer of rotational force from the recoil assembly to the crankshaft.

FUNCTION AND OPERATION

• Transfers rotational force from the recoil starter to the crankshaft
• Houses and operates the starter pawl engagement mechanism
• Enables reliable engine starting through the pull-start system
• Supports smooth engagement and disengagement during operation
• Designed to withstand repeated starting cycles and vibration

TECHNICAL DETAILS

• OEM Part Number: 4140-190-2010
• Type: Crankshaft starter carrier / starter pawl carrier / starter cup
• Function: Recoil starter drive component
• Application: Stihl 2-stroke engine starting systems
• Construction: Precision-machined metal carrier assembly
• Design: OEM-configured crankshaft-mounted starter engagement component for direct replacement installation

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Suitable for a range of Stihl equipment, including:

• Stihl FS40, FS45, FS46, FS50, FS55, FS56, FS70 and FS94 brushcutters
• Stihl FC56 and FC70 edgers
• Stihl HL91, HL92 and HL94 hedge trimmers
• Stihl HT56 pole pruners
• Stihl KM55, KM56 and KM94 Kombi engines
• Stihl MM55 and MM56 MultiSystem machines

Compatibility listings consistently associate OEM 4140-190-2010 with numerous FS-, FC-, HL-, HT-, KM- and MM-series Stihl machines.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Always confirm the correct OEM part number and machine model before ordering, as starter carrier designs vary between engine families and production ranges. A worn or damaged starter carrier can cause symptoms such as the starter rope pulling without turning the engine, intermittent starter engagement, or complete starting failure. Community repair discussions frequently identify OEM 4140-190-2010 as the component requiring replacement when the starter pawls, carrier threads, or engagement mechanism become worn or damaged.

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