Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Snapper Lawn Mover Broken Pull String, recoil starter, starter rope

Question
Pull string re-attached to pull handle but can't get pull string to retract. Suggestions?

Answer
Hello Michael:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool. You need to Remove the Handle and Tighten the Spring. Here are the Instructions for Replacing the Starter Rope. It will Tell you how to Correct the Problem. Simply Start as if the Rope had Broken. 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. You can View a Breakdown/IPL at this Site Addy, http://www.emerichsales.com/home.asp and Select Shop Online Parts Look Up. Now Select the Model Tab. Then Select the OEM (Snapper). Then Enter the Model Numbers. Now Double Click on your Model. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John