The Husqvarna 501673203 Pawl is a genuine OEM replacement designed for a wide range of Husqvarna power cutters, including the K770, K970, K760, K950, K650, K700, K750, K760II, K960, K1250, K1260, K1270, K1270R, K950Rescue, K650CutnBreak, and 3122K. As a direct OEM component, it is manufactured to Husqvarna's exact specifications, ensuring a proper fit and correct engagement geometry every time. DHS Equipment supplies this genuine part to help keep your power cutter operating as intended. Cross-reference part number 501673203 against your parts diagram to confirm fitment for your specific model before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Engagement Geometry — Manufactured to Husqvarna's exact pawl profile, ensuring the starter clutch engages and releases at the correct force and angle for your power cutter.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Designed to install in the same position as the original, with no modification to the recoil starter assembly required.
- Broad Power Cutter Compatibility — Fits a wide range of Husqvarna power cutters including the K770, K970, K760, K950, K650, K700, K750, K760II, K960, K1250, K1260, K1270, K1270R, K650CutnBreak, K950Rescue, and 3122K.
- Restores Reliable Pull-Start Function — A worn or broken pawl causes the recoil starter to slip or fail to crank the engine; replacing it with this OEM component restores positive starter engagement.
- Safe Starting Compliance — A correctly functioning pawl is critical to safe engine starting; using a genuine Husqvarna component ensures the starter mechanism performs within the design parameters of the machine.
The pawl is a small but critical component in the recoil starter assembly of a power cutter. When the operator pulls the starter cord, the pawl extends outward under centrifugal or spring force to engage the starter cup on the engine flywheel, transferring rotational energy to crank the engine. Once the engine fires and reaches running speed, the pawl retracts to disengage, preventing the starter from being driven by the running engine. When the pawl wears, cracks, or breaks, it can no longer engage the flywheel correctly — resulting in a starter that slips, fails to crank, or locks up entirely. Replacing a damaged pawl promptly with this genuine OEM part restores dependable, safe starting performance across the full range of compatible Husqvarna power cutters.
Part Details
| Part Number | 501673203 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Husqvarna |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Pawl |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Power Cutter | K1270R |
| Power Cutter | K760 |
| Power Cutter | K770 |
| Power Cutter | K960 |
| Power Cutter | K970 |
| Power Cutter | K1270 |
| Power Cutter | K1250 |
| Power Cutter | K950 |
| Power Cutter | K650 |
| Power Cutter | K700 |
| Power Cutter | K750 |
| Power Cutter | K950Rescue |
| Power Cutter | 3122K |
| Power Cutter | K1260 |
| Power Cutter | K760II |
| Power Cutter | K650CutnBreak |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
Questions? Contact our team at [email protected] or 866-611-9369 — DHS Equipment is here to help you maintain peak performance.
