Pull cord won't rewind

replace the starting pull cord Graeme, Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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How do I replace Graeme, Check the attached links,instruction and videos on starter rope replacement. Good luck
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as you put it together, pull the handle a bit so the recoil starter fingers fit into the flywheel as they should

The question then becomes 'What's stopping the cord from retracting?'
Friction somewhere along the travel of the cord or the winding mechanism is causing this. Find the rubbing point and correct the alignment. Be sure the spring is correctly wound first before re - assembly. There must be spring tension on the winder mechanism to function correctly.
Other than that, check to see if the cord is tangling on itself and preventing the rewind from working.

May have a ramaged rewind starter, but most likely seized engine

You will have to remove the starter rewind mechanism and rewind the cord around the pulley, then pre- load a certain amount of tension on the rewind spring.

Good chances is that the cord either got pulled to far out or the spring let go inside the cover that controls the rewind. It's not a big job...just remember how you took it apart www.nnyparts.com

you must take apart the cord recoil and rewind the pull string,inspect string make sure its the same thickness through out if not replace it, not too hard i believe you can do it.

If you have the starter spool out (the one the rope goes in)...Here is what to do. Take the starter spool and change the rope out putting it back exactly as it was. Leave the rope hanging. Hold the spool and set it down on the rewind spring. Turn the spool on the rewind spring until you feel it is tight enough. While turning, hold the rope in the little slot in the spool so it can go around without hanging up. Once it is tight, get the rope in line with the spool opening and SLOWLY let the rope rewind. Put on the handle and put the unit back together.Good luck...Lee

You will need to take the housing off to expose the rewind mechanism. The most likely cause will be a broken rewind spring. Go on the WEB and search for your model and a part list. Locate the spring and order it. Once you install the spring, you will need to pre-tension the spring by by pulling the cord part way out and ciol it on the spool. Good luck