Hi SBM,
That is the way Briggs and Stratton have done it for years...if the recoil starter can be repaired, there should be no reason (other than external damage) that the air-cowling should part company with the engine. I suppose they have to put the ID info somewhere. wink
cheers

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Kindest Regards, Darryl grin