replacing pull start rope

[Turfcutters Plus]

I have a snapper commercial 21"mower with a broken rope pull start.It has 5.5hp kaw. on it.What's the trick to getting spring back on and getting it back together?Please help! :cry:

[Travis Followell]

Good question, i'd like to know if ther's a trick to it too.

[Turfcutters Plus]

I found out to wind coil spring first.Then line up holes and put rope through.Wa la! :rolleyes:

[sdwally]

First wind the spring up and use needle nose pliers to install into housing. Be sure to place spring in proper direction to rewind correctly. Lube spring in housing with a "little" oil(WD40). Center hook of spring should be just off off center of the spring housing to be able to engage the hook on the pulley.
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