Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): ryobi ss30 weed wacker, recoil starter, flat chisel

Question
the pull-start had the handle break and the rope in in the housing. i can't get to it and can't find any instructions on how to get past the housing.

Answer
 Hello Shawn:

 Sorry for the Delay. I've been having PC Troubles. I can Supply you with a Site Addy that Shows the Trimmer in Breakdown/IPL form. This will Show you What the Trimmer Looks Like Broken Down. The Addy is http://www.ryobitools.com/service-support/power-parts and then Select Service and Support. Then on the Drop Down Menu Select Parts and Slide Over to the Next Menu and Select Outdoor Tool Parts. Then Select Go to the Ryobi Outdoor Parts Store. This should Open a New Window. Now Enter the Model Number and Click Search. Then Double Click on the Model in the Results Area. Then Select the Upper Boom/Handle Assembly. Once you have Removed the Shaft and Handle Assembly from the Engine. Remove the Torque Screw from Inside the Clutch Bell Nose (where the Cable/Shaft Enters the Clutch. With the Cable/Shaft Removed you can See the Screw Inside this Area. From the Look of this Model the Clutch May have to be Removed Also. If this is the Case, then you will Require a Bolt that is the Same Diameter and Threaded the Same as the Spark Plug. If Should be Approx 4" Long and Threaded at Least 3". Put this Bolt Into the Spark Plug Hole and Turn by Hand Until the Bolt has Jammed the Piston and the Piston Cannot Move. The with a Hammer and Flat Chisel Hit the Clutch So as to Turn the Clutch in the Opposite Direction from the Rotation of the Clutch During Operation. This should have you to the Recoil Starter Components. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks.

 Good Luck

 Respectfully

 John