Do you need to rewind the string on a recoil starter?

Do you need to rewind the string on a recoil starter?

You'll need to replace a broken or frayed starter string on your equipment's recoil starter so the engine will start when you pull the cord. After many uses, the string wears down from the constant tension of pulling and rewinding. Rewinding the string is a similar process on most recoil start engines.

What causes a small engine recoil starter to fail?

As anyone who works with lawn equipment knows, small engine recoil starters eventually fail. When your lawnmower, string trimmer or other tool's pull cord goes slack, starting the engine becomes impossible. In most cases, the recoil starter fails because the spring slides out of place, causing it to lose tension.

Can a Briggs and Stratton recoil starter be repaired?

Luckily, when this happens, you can fix your recoil starter in about 20 minutes. Your recoil starter may also fail because the pulley or recoil housing has worn and the spring no longer sits in the housing correctly. We used a Briggs and Stratton starter for this repair, but most starters will require the same steps.

How do you remove recoil from an engine?

Remove the recoil assembly from the engine by unscrewing the screws or bolts that hold it in place. Turn the recoil assembly over, and remove the pulley by unscrewing the bolt that's securing the pulley to the assembly.