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| Thread ID: 85747 | 2007-12-20 10:35:00 | HELP ~ Lawn mower issues... | SKT174 (1319) | PC World Chat |
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| 623198 | 2007-12-20 10:35:00 | Today I tried to start my mower, it starts BUT the string/line thing that I pulled to start the mower didn't retract, so now the string/line thing is dangling around the handle. Is it easy to fix by myself ? If not, is it going to cost a lot to fix? :dogeye: |
SKT174 (1319) | ||
| 623199 | 2007-12-20 11:13:00 | For a starter, what brand of mower? What model? End of recoil spring broken of, maybe. :2cents: | BobM (1138) | ||
| 623200 | 2007-12-20 16:44:00 | Most models of mowers have replacement parts for such situations . If you haven't done one before or can't find someone with the experience, then you are in for a quick education . It's do-able . . and fun once you have it done . If your self-punishment threshold is high, then it will be worth it . There's some pre-winding of the coiled spring and then holding it while you load the pull rope into the spool . . . but with some good ol' mental gymnastics, it's easy the next time . |
SurferJoe46 (51) | ||
| 623201 | 2007-12-20 18:43:00 | For a starter, what brand of mower? What model? End of recoil spring broken of, maybe. :2cents: Masport MSV 4 in 1 and motor is Briggs and Stratton . |
SKT174 (1319) | ||
| 623202 | 2007-12-20 18:46:00 | There's some pre-winding of the coiled spring and then holding it while you load the pull rope into the spool...but with some good ol' mental gymnastics, it's easy the next time. Thanks, I'll read and do more research before I attempt this. |
SKT174 (1319) | ||
| 623203 | 2007-12-20 22:37:00 | It will probaly be the recoil starter spring broken. If you are not mechanicaly inclined just undo the whole starer assy (3 bolts) and take the starter assy to a small engine shop. It will cost about 20 slides. Even if you are mechanically inclined rewinding the spring can be a pain in the ass. They can fly out and hit you in the head. (Never been the same since lol) C1 |
chicken one (6501) | ||
| 623204 | 2007-12-20 22:45:00 | It will probaly be the recoil starter spring broken. If you are not mechanicaly inclined just undo the whole starer assy (3 bolts) and take the starter assy to a small engine shop. It will cost about 20 slides. Even if you are mechanically inclined rewinding the spring can be a pain in the ass. They can fly out and hit you in the head. (Never been the same since lol) C1Ahh. That explains it!!! :D |
johcar (6283) | ||
| 623205 | 2007-12-20 23:47:00 | The B&S recoil springs can be nasty if they escape. A replacement one comes tied so it will fit in the housing. Do not untie it to see what it looks like. ;) Do that after it has been installed. | Graham L (2) | ||
| 623206 | 2007-12-20 23:59:00 | The B&S recoil springs can be nasty if they escape. A replacement one comes tied so it will fit in the housing. Do not untie it to see what it looks like. ;) Do that after it has been installed. I've had some intersting experiences with B&S recoil springs. I would highly recommend wearing some form of eye protecetion when working with it! In saying that, last time it happened to me, it was a 25 minute job to fix. Not too complicated. |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 623207 | 2007-12-21 01:45:00 | I've had some intersting experiences with B&S recoil springs. I would highly recommend wearing some form of eye protecetion when working with it! In saying that, last time it happened to me, it was a 25 minute job to fix. Not too complicated. Get them to change the starter cord as well it would be a bummer if 2 pulls later it broke, you would have to go thru the same hoo ha agin. C1 |
chicken one (6501) | ||
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