![]() ![]() For most common applications, use a cord numbered 5 (5/32-inches), 5½ (11/64-inches), or 6 (3/16-inches). If it is too thick, it will not wind around the recoil pulley enough times to ensure proper resistance. First select the proper starter cord (or rope) size to use.The following are step-by-step instructions for replacing a broken cord in the recoil starter for your snow blower or lawnmower: Steps for Removing and Replacing the Recoil Starter Cord The starter cord is also called a starter rope. I probably will have to buy a lot of hardware and spent a lot of time doing it when I can just go buy another lawnmower for a little over $200.The recoil starter is the pull-start mechanism on the back of the engine that enables you to start your snow blower or lawnmower. the Crank goes for about $100 w/ shipping. I was thinking of replacing the crank ( I am pretty good with mechanical stuff) but I just don't think it's worth it. Anyways, if anyone has any input on my problem I would appreciated. also as I turn the blade it seems that sometimes it frees up for about 1/4 turn and then I get a lot of resistance again. When I put the lawn mower on it's side with the propelled belt off and the spark plug off the blade seem to have a lot of resistance when I turn it. I have hit a lot of rocks in the past and the blade was pretty chewed up so maybe the problem is there. At this point I am thinking I have a bent crank. I disconnected the belt for the self propel mechanism to see it the issue was there. I then thought it might be the brake for the self propel mechanism. it is easier to pull the cord then at first but I am still getting a lot of resistance. I took off the recoil mechanism (pull cord) off the lawn mower and checked it and it is not getting caught on anything. I changed the oil, flushed the fuel system, change the blade but still having the same problem. I did note the piston seems like it was getting caught on something at times when I was turning it by hand (I was thinking a possible bent crank). I turned the engine by hand and the piston looks to be going up and down and valves are opening and closing with out a problem. ![]() I took off the blade, disconnected the self propelled belt and the took off the cylinder head. I thought it might be the piston that got corroded on the cylinder since it's been a while since I have use the lawn mower( I keep the lawnmower in my garage). I went to start it this year and the cord was extremely hard to pull. I have a Craftman Briggs and Stratton lawn mower self propelled (i have only used it for a few seasons) I am having trouble pulling the cord. ![]()
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