Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda HRA214 pull rope replacement question, honda hra214, recoil starter

Question
I am trying to replace the pull rope on my Honda HRA214. I removed the cover and put the rope in place but when I put it back together and pulled the rope, the mower starts but not retract the cord. I must have missed something simple but I took the cover back off and simply cannot figure out what I have missed.

Can you help?

Answer
Hello Jeff:

From your Description it Sounds like you Failed to Tighten the Recoil Spring. The Following is a General Instruction File for Replacing the Starter Rope on Most Small Engines. Any Input is Appreciated. **If the Rope has Broken and the Spring is Good, then Remove the Blower Housing (metal engine cover and recoil Starter). Remove the Old Rope from the Recoil Pulley. Now Turn the Pulley in the Same Direction that the Pulley would Turn if the Rope was Turning it when Starting the Engine. Once the Pulley will Turn No More, then Reverse Direction 1 Turn and Thread the New Rope Through the Hole in the Center of the Pulley and Out the Rope Hole in the Blower Housing. Pull the Rope Through Until it is Tight Against the Pulley. Now Tie a Slip Knot in the Rope to Hold the Pulley in Place While the Handle is Attached to the Rope. Once the Handle is Attached, Release the Slip Knot and the Rope Should Retract Into the Housing. Reassemble the Blower Housing Onto the Engine.**  If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John