REWIND COVER GUARD

摘要

A rewind cover guard (34) for an internal combustion engine. The guard (34) has a mounting surface (38) and a flange (42). The mounting surface (38) has an inner edge (46) and an outer edge (50), and is disposed between the blower housing (14) and the starter rewind cover (18) of the engine (10). The flange (42) is formed integral with the mounting surface (38) and projects outwardly from the mounting surface (38) near the outer edge (50). The flange (42) is disposed adjacent the starter rewind cover (18). The flange (42) extends in a direction transverse to the mounting surface (38), and is disposed vertically above the rewind cover (18). The flange (42) has a deflecting surface (58) facing away from the rewind cover (18), and a lip (66) along the free edge (62) of the flange (38). The guard (34) diverts water and melted snow away from the rewind cover (18) to help prevent moisture from entering the engine (10).