Tecumseh Products Company 590615 Engine Retainer

The Tecumseh 590615 Engine Retainer is a genuine OEM recoil starter retainer designed to keep the recoil starter components securely aligned inside the engine's rewind starter assembly. Made from hardened spring steel, this retainer is installed in the Rewind Starter Assembly to retain the spring and pulley hardware, helping ensure smooth rope retraction and dependable engine starting. It is compatible with Tecumseh Recoil Starter assemblies such as the 590688 and related units, and works with associated components including the Starter Pulley (590618), Rewind Spring (590619), Starter Dog (590616), Starter Cover (590620), Starter Handle (590452), and Starter Rope (590535). Common applications include Tecumseh horizontal- and vertical-shaft small engines used on lawn mowers, snow blowers, generators, tillers, edgers, chipper shredders and other outdoor power equipment, where it serves as an OEM replacement for damaged, worn, or missing retainers during recoil starter repair and maintenance; replacement options in the Tecumseh line include 590686, 590785, and 590601.