Why will my pull cord not retract?

If the rope does not recoil, the spring needs to be recoiled manually or replaced, depending on the problem with the spring. Remove the starter from the engine. Inspect the recoil spring. If the spring is broken it will need to be replaced; if not, the spring can be recoiled.

How do you make a pull start retract?

Insert the pull cord into the starter housing while making a small and tight knot to hold it in place. Hold unto the pull cord then remove the screwdriver before letting go of the cord. It should be retracted back into the starter housing.

Why is the rope on my lawnmower is stuck?

When a push lawnmower’s pull string, or starter rope, locks up, it could mean the engine has a problem, but that usually isn’t the case when oil is added to the engine regularly. The problem also could be with the recoil starter. Unless the engine has seized, you should be mowing after a few minutes.

Why does my pull cord get stuck?

One way the starter cord can get stuck is due to hydraulic lock, which is caused by oil getting trapped in the combustion chamber. You’ll need to release the compression and the oil, so remove the spark plug and then give the cord a tug.

What causes a pull cord to lock up?

What does it mean when the lawn mower string won’t pull?

What if the starter rope won’t pull? The crankshaft is connected to the blade shaft on your recoil start walk behind lawn mower, so if the pull cord is stuck, it could be because something is blocking the movement of the blade. Disconnect the spark plug for safety, then take a look under the deck.

Why won’t the pull cord on my mower blade retract?

Something else to check for if the pull cord won’t retract is that there’s nothing stuck between the outer edge of the blade and the deck (remove spark plug before checking) also if the blade is bent and catching the cutting deck, or the crankshaft is bent.

What should I do if my pull cord won’t retract?

Try jerking the cord a little harder a few times and it might retract again. If that doesn’t work, please look at our pull cord replacement guide. See if you can find out where it might be stuck to have it retract again.

When to replace the spring on a pull cord lawn mower?

The simple answer is to take the starter recoil off the lawnmower and inspect the spring, as 90% of the time the spring has broken or has a problem with the spring rewind mechanism. When To Repair Or Replace Your Pull Cord Recoil And How.

Is your lawnmower pull cord starter mechanism damaged?

Note some lawnmower pull cord starter mechanisms are MUCH better than others. A lot of the lawnmowers I repair have a damaged pull cord mechanism because the lawnmower was difficult to start in the first place and was either difficult to pull over as it didn’t feel smooth or simply kicked back and tried to rip your arm off.