Briggs and Stratton squealing pull starter SOLVED

We have this great little shredder with a 5HP Briggs and Stratton engine which recently started making the most horrific screeching squealing noise and it became unusable so I thought I'd better sort it out. I was unable to find a fix on the internet but am so pleased to be able to say that I have found a solution and I hope it works for you.

Repairing older Briggs recoil starter that wont engage or sometimes wont engage or screams
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Repairing older Briggs recoil starter that wont engage or sometimes wont engage or screams

Fixing an Overrunning Clutch on a Briggs and Stratton
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Fixing an Overrunning Clutch on a Briggs and Stratton

Easy Hack To Eliminate Breaker Points & Upgrade To Electronic Ignition -Episode 5 of 7 Tiller Series
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Easy Hack To Eliminate Breaker Points & Upgrade To Electronic Ignition -Episode 5 of 7 Tiller Series

EZ  Briggs & Stratton 3/5HP recoil starter service
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EZ Briggs & Stratton 3/5HP recoil starter service

Unbelievable Workers | Working with Talented Engineers #46 #fail #adamrose #smartworkers
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Unbelievable Workers | Working with Talented Engineers #46 #fail #adamrose #smartworkers

VINTAGE BRIGGS & STRATTON  - CAN WE SAVE IT?
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VINTAGE BRIGGS & STRATTON - CAN WE SAVE IT?

Briggs & Stratton 5HP ‘Pulsa-Jet’ Carburetor Restoration.
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Briggs & Stratton 5HP ‘Pulsa-Jet’ Carburetor Restoration.

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Briggs and Stratton Primer bulb (How it Works) Classic/Sprint/Series 450/500 (by Craig Kirkman)

The Rise and Fall of Briggs & Stratton, the Engine That Powered Every American Backyard
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The Rise and Fall of Briggs & Stratton, the Engine That Powered Every American Backyard

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Repairing Lawn Mowers For Profit Part 13 (Replace Briggs And Stratton Brake/ Kill Switch)

B&S recoil spring install, the easy way
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B&S recoil spring install, the easy way

WEAK OR NO SPARK? DOES IT NEED A NEW COIL?  / OLD MECHANICS TRICK TO FIX A MAGNETO IGNITION SYSTEM
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WEAK OR NO SPARK? DOES IT NEED A NEW COIL? / OLD MECHANICS TRICK TO FIX A MAGNETO IGNITION SYSTEM

Briggs 5HP Broken Recoil Spring and Starter Clutch Fix
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Briggs 5HP Broken Recoil Spring and Starter Clutch Fix

Briggs and Stratton, hard start, over head valve adjustment..Easy, starts first pull now!
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Briggs and Stratton, hard start, over head valve adjustment..Easy, starts first pull now!

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How is working a CARBURATOR fitted on a Briggs & Stratton engine 5HP model 130902

Why Your Lawn Mower Dies in 3 Years (The Small Engine Scam)
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Why Your Lawn Mower Dies in 3 Years (The Small Engine Scam)

How to Fix repair Replace Older Briggs and Stratton PULL Rope STARTER RATCHET ROTOTILLER wont work
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How to Fix repair Replace Older Briggs and Stratton PULL Rope STARTER RATCHET ROTOTILLER wont work

Repair the Briggs and Stratton clutch recoil assembly Old school with the little balls.
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Repair the Briggs and Stratton clutch recoil assembly Old school with the little balls.

How to fix a squealing ratchet clutch on a Briggs & Stratton engine
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How to fix a squealing ratchet clutch on a Briggs & Stratton engine

How to fix a noisy recoil starter on a Briggs and Stratton engine
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How to fix a noisy recoil starter on a Briggs and Stratton engine