Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Homelite Blower/Vac Starter Cord Replacement, recoil starter, blower vacuum

Question
Homelite Vac Attack II Blower/Vacuum Model Number UT08934.  The pull cord broke.  I removed all the screws I would find and still can't pry the casing apart.  Any idea how to replace it?  Is it a complex job.  I tried to get at from the impeller side but was unsuccessful.

thanks for any help

Answer
Hello Mike:

You can View a Breakdown of this Equipment at this Site Addy; http://www.homelite.com/parts/index.htm and Select Go to Homelite Parts Store. Then Enter the Model Numbers (08934). Then Double Click on the Model in the Search Results Area. If the Case will Not Come Apart, then Look for a Casing Screw you have Missed. Usually when All the Screws are Removed, the Case will Fall Apart. 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. 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. Have a Happy Holiday Season and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John