Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Lawn-Boy Medallion Series Pull Start, rope and pulley, recoil starter

Question
On 05/06/07 you answered a question about a broken pull start as follows: "Thanks for the Information and the Good Words. Go to this Site Addy, https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/default.cfm?xCaller=LawnBoy and Select Start Parts Viewer. Then Enter the Model Numbers. Then Select View Assembly Drawings. Then Select the Recoil Starter or the Engine. If the Rope is All the Broke, then Remove the Recoil Assembly from the Engine. On Some Model you have to Remove the Blower Housing (the Metal Engine Cover). Remove the Old Rope from the Pulley. Now Turn the Pulley Clockwise and Tighten the Spring Until the Pulley Stops Turning. Now Reverse 1 or 2 Rotations and Line Up the Pulley Hole With the Hole in the Recoil Housing. Thread the New Rope Through the Pull and Out through the Recoil Hole. Once the Rope has Pulled Tight Against the Knot you Tied in the End of the Rope Earlier (i forgot this Earlier lol)Tie a Slip Knot in the Rope to Hold the Rope and Pulley in Place While the Handle is Attached. Release the Slip Knot and the Rope Should Recoil Into the Housing. Reassemble. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance."

I did all that but when I turned clockwise to tighten the spring, I received no resistance . . . the spring never got any tighter? The recoil winder is riveted to the housing. What is the problem and what is the fix? (when I turn the recoil counter-clockwise, the starter tangs extend so I am not turning it the wrong way). Thanks! Carlos

Answer
Hello Carlos:

You need to Remove the Pulley from the Housing. It Sounds like the Spring or the Pulley has Broken. Actually, when you are Tightening the Spring, the Tangs (pawls) will Extend. Send me the Model Numbers Off the Mower, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. Depending on the Rotation of the Starter, it May have to be Turned Counter Clockwise or Clockwise. You Turn the Starter Pulley in the Same Direction as though the Starter is Turning the Engine to Start it to Tighten the Spring. 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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John