Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): recoil on Yamaha Bravo, recoil starter, recoil spring

Question
The recoil on my Bravo is very slow in extreemly cold weather (minus 30 c).  I don't recall this being an issue when the machine was new.  It is 7 years old.  Is there a lubricant problem, if so how do I remidy this.  Could it be the recoil spring, if so how would I replace it.  I live in a flyin community without any local experts in this area.  Any help you might be able offer would be greatly appreciated.

Terry

Answer
Hello Terry:

The Rewind Spring May be Weak and Just Require Tightening. Follow the Instructions in the Following, Please. **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. Once the Pulley will Turn No More, then Reverse Direction 1 or 2 Turns and Thread the New Rope Through the Hole in the Center of the Pulley and Out the 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.**  This will Retighten the Spring and the Recoil should be Good for a Few More Years. You can View a Breakdown of this Unit at this Site Addy; http://www.xtremepowersports.com/ATV_Parts__Where_America_goes_/atv_parts__where... . 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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Respectfully

John