I've taken off the cover, and the next plastic piece which holds the gasoline top. I'm not sure where to go from there tho. I've heard that I may need to replace the spring but i'm not sure how to get to it. The wheel which would retract the cord spins (i've wond it with a screw driver). The part that covers the wheel seems to be held down by rivets or something that a screwdriver/allen wrench can't get to because it is a circle. If any one has any suggestions i would appreciate it. I do have pictures which i could send you of what i'm dealing with. Thanks
2007-05-14 12:54:40 · 5 answers · asked by jfife_sscboarder 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You are obviously already in over your head. Take the mower and all the parts to a quaified mechanic. Besides, fooling around with a rewind mechanism when you do not know exactly what you are doing can result in serious injury.
2007-05-14 14:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The engine cowling has to come off, the starter will come off with it. There are four bolts holding the cowling on and maybe a small screw holding the dipstick tube. Most hardware stores carry the recoil spring for briggs motors.
2007-05-14 14:18:53 · answer #2 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not sure what to do ,the best thing is to bring it to a small engine repair shop & let them rewind your cord.
For all of the aggrivation that you'll go through if you don't know what to do, I suggest on letting a qualified mechanic do it for you.
It won't cost that much & it'll de done 1,2,3.
Hope this helped, good luck!!
2007-05-14 13:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
smartest thing to do is bring it to a repair shop, you might need a spring, they are the only people to install it, good luck
2007-05-14 12:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by bayareart1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
send me a picture and I can help. delarosa74868@yahoo.com
2007-05-14 14:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋