Yep the white lug thingy"s are the starter pawls that engage with the starter cup when starting the mower.

They are cheap on Outdoorking https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/index.p...bvutugp5&keyword=briggs+starter+pawl



Cheers
Max.

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