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Lawn Mower Pull Cord Not Catching. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy. If the cord is moving sluggishly or slowly this indicates debris or blockage in the top housing of the motor If the cord is completely stuck then there might be damage to the cord or it is caught by a component of the housing. 2772019 It does not feel like the pull cord is catching anything to start the motor. If your mower is stored out doors and the engine doesnt turn over when you pull the cord chances are that the recoil has built up some sort of corrosion or i.
You will have to remove it to test it. It looks like the weedeater is from May 2018 based on the date on the bottom of the case. If the cord is moving sluggishly or slowly this indicates debris or blockage in the top housing of the motor If the cord is completely stuck then there might be damage to the cord or it is caught by a component of the housing. Slight play indicates blockage or debris trapped inside the housing on top of the motor. A push mower needs its string pulled to start and usually you only need to pull twice and the engine starts without a hitch so you can get your work doneHowever if the lawn mower string breaks or it doesnt start like it normally does. 2882010 This isnt engine repair but my pull cord is catching on something.
Ive removed the housing from the mower and it pulls fine but as soon as I replace it.
772020 For those who are suffering from a medical condition and cant pull the lawnmower cord any harder special tools can be used to make it easier to pull the cord. I disassembled the case to access the cord section and nothing looks to be obviously brokenbut I may be overlooking something someone familiar with these might notice. When dirt and debris block the lawnmower blade area the pull cord becomes stuck. When the mower pull cord is stuck check the automatic brake whether it is working properly or not. 1362019 The other possibility but it is not likely is that the pull starter itself is bad. Ive removed the housing from the mower and it pulls fine but as soon as I replace it.