Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): B & S pull cord replacement, recoil starter, slip knot

Question
Hi Nathan,


I have a B & S 282P lawnflite 3.5hp. The pull cord has snapped and I don't know how to replace it. Can you help.


Thanks

Mal

Answer
Hello Mal:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool. I am Not Sure of the Recoil Starter Tyle on your Engine, but here is Instructions that May Help. 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 Not, then Send me the Model and Type Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. 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