A-B1799976-AI PAWL-RATCHETOne New Aftermarket Replacement Pawl Ratchet Fits Briggs and Stratton (Fits Briggs & Fits Stratton) Small Engines This ratchet pawl is a key component of the recoil (rewind) starter assembly on Fits Briggs and Stratton small engines. The pawl engages the starter drive mechanism when the pull cord is pulled, transferring rotational force to crank the engine, then retracts as the cord recoils. A worn or broken ratchet pawl will cause the starter to