I need to replace the pull-cord on my engine - but am kinda nervous with what lurks underneath the housing
I removed the housing yesterday and gently looked between the plastic disc(which holds the cord) and the housing....where the spring lives Quickly put them back together again
Now, I need to know how to replace the cord; should the shite hit the fan when out on the boat.......so any pointers for a first timer??
Thanks, but I have the owners and parts books........it was more 'hands-on' information I was looking for - the spring is held at one end with the pin fixed into the top housing, the other end of the spring looks like it's against a stopper on the plastic pull-cord winder disc.......so when you try to seperate them; the spring wants to pop
Flip recoil starter, pull complete cord untill you see an empty spool, grab spool with extra mate help. Secure new cord end to starter handle, untie old cord from where it locks, place a new cord, tie new cord knot exactly as previous one. Gently release reel back and check cord winds evenly on reel and voila.
If you release reel back, won't know number of turns the spring was factory delivered, that's why need to hold it when changing cord and assuming you don't have already a broken cord which is a different assembly procedure.
Flip recoil starter, pull complete cord untill you see an empty spool, grab spool with extra mate help. Secure new cord end to starter handle, untie old cord from where it locks, place a new cord, tie new cord knot exactly as previous one. Gently release reel back and check cord winds evenly on reel and voila.
If you release reel back, won't know number of turns the spring was factory delivered, that's why need to hold it when changing cord and assuming you don't have already a broken cord which is a different assembly procedure.
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Yeh, thought of that way Loco, thanks.....was thinking more of when there is complete failure and the spring has sprung so to speak
I have considered removing the housing and wrapping the spare cord around the flywheel and giving it a tug - which would get me out of a situation no doubts - but would still need to rewind the spring and set new cord when back on the dry land
When recoil starter is inioperartive due mostly when having a broken spring, you must remove complete upper assembly and start engine by means of a rope wrapped some turns on fkywheel. It's good to carry the wrench socket size needed to remove 3 bolts at an emergency, including a proper lenght rope for that matter.
Quickly put them back together again 
