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Breaking pull cord
Posted by Stateguy on 6/16/19 at 9:20 pm00
Hitachi blower - 25 cc 2 cycle - bought last April
Cord breaks this April. Little aggravated but not huge deal. Easy to replace. Worked fine. Dang pull cord broke again yesterday. Storing inside. Cord isn't getting wet or soaked by gas when I fill it up
Would love to thing I'm strong enough to just break the pull cord - that isn't it.
Is this just bad luck? Anyone with this problem with other pull start equipment.
Cord breaks this April. Little aggravated but not huge deal. Easy to replace. Worked fine. Dang pull cord broke again yesterday. Storing inside. Cord isn't getting wet or soaked by gas when I fill it up
Would love to thing I'm strong enough to just break the pull cord - that isn't it.
Is this just bad luck? Anyone with this problem with other pull start equipment.
re: Breaking pull cordPosted by Larry Gooseman on 6/16/19 at 9:35 pm to Stateguy
I had this problem with Troy bilt edger. I bought a new one before realizing it had option to electric start it.
Can you try that?
Can you try that?
re: Breaking pull cordPosted by Stateguy on 6/16/19 at 9:45 pm to Larry Gooseman
quote:
electric start
don't think this is an option. haven't seen where anyone did that before
re: Breaking pull cordPosted by Hammertime on 6/17/19 at 7:09 am to Stateguy
If you're able to replace just the cord, try paracord or something stronger than what you're putting on there
re: Breaking pull cordPosted by Tiger-Striped-Bass on 6/17/19 at 3:09 pm to Stateguy
Are you reaching the end of the chord when you pull start with it? If so, the force upon reaching the end is likely weakening the cord. It will last longer with a longer cord, one that is a little too long to totally unwind when you pull start the engine. In other words, if you pull it out as long as your arm will allow, and you still have several inches wound up inside, that is ideal. That way the chord is not taking the beating it takes when it abruptly dead ends.
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re: Breaking pull cordPosted by Athis on 6/17/19 at 5:16 pm to Tiger-Striped-Bass
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Tiger-Striped-Bass
I think Tiger is on to something..I replaced the pull cord on my lawnmower some time ago..If I remember correctly you had to wind the mechanism a few turns then attach the cord. Check youtube to see if there is a related how to video..
re: Breaking pull cordPosted by keakar on 6/17/19 at 6:24 pm to Hammertime
quote:
If you're able to replace just the cord, try paracord or something stronger than what you're putting on there
this ^^^^^^
i see this a lot with lawn mowers and stuff where the replacement cords are thin cheap crap. just buy a better string for it and forget buying a chinese replacement cord made for it
and obviously confirm its not rubbing on anything to create a weak spot.
maybe go look to see if a chain saw cord at home depot/lowes is thicker making it a much better choice to use
don't think it is rubbing a sharp spot - b/c I replaced the whole pull cord mechanism. Videos I watched on replacing just the cord on this thing looked like a disaster waiting to happen.
Does seem possible I'm getting to this end of the cord when pulling. Have long arms. will try not to do this when I replace it next time.
Thanks for tips
Does seem possible I'm getting to this end of the cord when pulling. Have long arms. will try not to do this when I replace it next time.
Thanks for tips
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