Wow Don! You intentionally did what all of us absolutely dread and loathe, multiple times (!) just to show us very thoroughly on camera. You're amazing. Thank you very much. This must have been an aggravating video to shoot! 😸
@donyboy73
4 жыл бұрын
lol yes aggravating to say the least!
@goldhunter9641
4 жыл бұрын
Don Is One Of The Best Small Engine Mechanics, I've Seen And His Thorough Explanation And Detail, To Every Repair, Is Amazing And So Easy To Follow.
@goldentrowel1968
4 жыл бұрын
I agree its something we all dread to happen
@williamcolon3647
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don !! You’re Superman and we are just mere mortals down here!!!👍🙏
@normanmanning4872
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. to do this twice on purpose. i have invented new words doing this. I have literally just ordered entire new assembly to avoid this task. He makes it look so easy. Love your videos Don. Very detailed and easy to follow for the " non pro" backyard guys
@suburban_cyber_technologies
3 жыл бұрын
This video saved me from wanting to hulk smash everything around me. Lol thank you
@DrButcher1971
3 жыл бұрын
Same! I got a cheap Craftsman chainsaw years ago and never opened the box. I went to use it last week and the recoil spring jammed before it even ran. This video saved me from chucking the thing in the garbage and buying something decent.
@justinwitt5873
2 жыл бұрын
This is the funniest comment by far
@AwesomeGamer-qu5cl
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@briscoeblank2379
2 жыл бұрын
HULK MAD!
@Smeegle653
2 жыл бұрын
Nope... HULK SMASHED lol 😂
@donyboy73
4 жыл бұрын
This is one of my least favorite jobs! How about you?
@v-g-z3689
4 жыл бұрын
To me, this is not that bad :) I find installing valves on sv engines is worse if you don´t have the specific tools from the manufacturer. Or taking out the threaded main jet of an european Tecumseh carb. Or removing a stubborn flywheel or blade adapter... Those are my least favourite jobs!
@sheepdog271
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not mechanically inclined, but I do know a great Stihl mechanic, that can fix even the simple things for me and he does good work and is very reasonable on price!
@hastonandrew2
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah also the spring sometimes gets bent and at that point I just buy another spring because if you try to bend it back, you will weaken the integrity of the spring
@MrGoosePit
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! This brought back some painful memories, lol. I can remember rewinding the spring and having it slice up my finger. Wise to wear glasses/gloves like you demonstrate. Awesome presentation Don. This has to be the best recoil repair video out there!
@thomasroche164
4 жыл бұрын
If I could like this comment 10 times I would
@michaelchilders6056
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, I can’t begin to imagine just how many people you helped by making this one particular video. So many of us have experienced this same nightmare like scenario with a rope pull spring and you calmly, patiently took us through multiple options of getting it fixed right!! Thank you so much!👍
@dooovde
10 ай бұрын
This is why I love KZitem. Thanks a mill for taking the time to show how this is done. Saved me a massive headache and gave me the confidence to pull my starter apart.
@gregvan5057
4 жыл бұрын
This only happens when in the woods, with only a screwdriver, and it's raining lol
@karlschwab6437
7 күн бұрын
This video was absolutely the best that I have seen so far on KZitem for my situation as it demonstrated the repair for the recoil starter that I have been working on for my MTD Yard Machines 21" snowblower, circa 2008! The inside hook of the rewind spring was bent exactly like yours; I broke off about an 1" and reformed a new hook; installed it. Again, with the detail that you have shown here, I melted in the notch, finished the assembly, and it is working perfectly! Thanks so much for the video; it would have been extremely difficult for me to have made the repair and modification without this video!
@gamlielu
2 жыл бұрын
thank you. The minute 9:32 of the video was smart and I learned from you.
@ОлегБ-л8м
4 жыл бұрын
Everything is as always - simple, informative, professional! Great job!
@jasmith1867
4 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed. No gimmicks, no dumb lead ins, no annoying jokes, no stupid costumes, no compressor in the background, no wind noise on the microphone, nothing but good camera shots and good easy to understand instructions.
@jameslarson6555
4 жыл бұрын
An alternative is to position 2 finishing (headless) nails on a flat board. They should be distanced a little closer than the diameter of the spring enclosure. Hook the end of the spring on one nail and start wrapping the spring around both nails, keeping it taut as you go. Grab it with a pliers and it’s ready to install. Much easier on your finger tips!
@SpeakeasyThoughts
Жыл бұрын
Don, I was about to throw my old lawnmower away. You replaced that recoil spring so smooth that it calmed me down while I followed your instruction. Thank you for being clear and concise and saving me $500! A Drink is on me!
@jamiesanfilippo8729
3 жыл бұрын
I've watched multiple videos on doing the recoil spring before I found yours, which is by far the most straight-forward and clear instructional I've found. You make is look easy! Thank you.
@TimothyNortham
3 ай бұрын
Glad you showed the hole trick lol thanks
@gabrielcalderon1019
10 ай бұрын
Thank you. You haved saved me some $. Much appreciated. You are an excellent teacher!
@snaponjohn100
Жыл бұрын
Boy, you sure made that look easy! You can tell you’ve had many years of experience. Thank you so much for posting this video. These are the nightmares that happened to all of us every so often. Most of the time the equipment gets thrown away instead of being fixed. You’ve saved us all a huge amount of money and headaches. God bless you. John.
@jim7smith
3 ай бұрын
This is the best video on this subject on KZitem! Well Done!
@TheCrulZ2348
4 жыл бұрын
Where was this when i needed it back in 2015 after I spent hours trying to figure out how to rewind the one on a leaf blower I used to have
@markcasper9886
4 жыл бұрын
LOL Used to have is the telling phrase there. HAHA
@donyboy73
4 жыл бұрын
lol
@bjack8645
3 жыл бұрын
I have use the complicated 3 hour version where I wished I could choke the engineer that designed it along with some very colourful language. I like your calm 3 minute version better.
@WillyBouy
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect. Rope broken and spring bent a little. You not only saved me purchasing a whole new rope unit but countless days on my construction site without power. Thanks so much!!!
@Alex-bjorn
2 жыл бұрын
the center screw in my case does not come out it just goes round and round, does anyone know why please
@ronparker6489
3 ай бұрын
Great video as always. I've found it easier to rewind a spring by placing a washer on each side in the middel and claming it in a vice. The vice will hold the spring end and allow just enough clearance to rewind the whole thing, on turn at a time. Then use a nail to hold the spring in place until you're ready to install it on the engine. Small pointed vice grips work well on that part of the job.
@hachiq2154
Ай бұрын
6:28 thank you for showing how to instal those things
@markcasper9886
4 жыл бұрын
I remember that happening to me, throwing up my hands and walking away. LOL
@mikeabulencia
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this clear, concise video!!!
@anfrey
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the excellent video, Don! That tip about burning the hole saved me from having to untie, unwind, rewind, and retie several times as slack was still a bit short at 4 full winds. This whole process was was tedious as hell to do, but you made it look easy!
@dwaynemadsen964
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sharing your techniques, tips, and tricks! About 30 years ago I worked for a small engine repair shop; that was my only experience replacing starter ropes. We had custom tools that fit the wheel, and we would just tension up the wheel and let it suck the rope back in. In my mind I thought "I know how to do this, I don't need this information." But while watching I realized I no longer have access to all those nice, expensive tools the shop had! I haven't needed them for 30 years, and now I know a way to do with out them! Stay safe up there, mon frère!
@mlmiks
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Great video. This job has gone wrong more than once for me. Good to know what to do, when it blows up in your face. I wasted 3 hours and had to get help. Maybe next time i wil be able. Thanks again. Really enjoy watching your channel. Keep it up👍
@tiberiulacatus95
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, your video helped me a lot.i just bought a yamaha engine and i had this trouble. 1000 likes
@ATCRyderX
3 жыл бұрын
Don, I *just* finished semi-Restoring my 78(?) Chrysler SnoRunner & I decided the pull cord had like 2 more pulls tops left & said ugh lets replace it. Everything was no issue until the spring. Theres TWO slots you have to line up the curved ends in & its just "impossible". That tip at 5:00 saved the day. You Can't buy much for these anymore except from some clown. *THANK YOU x100 , SIR!*
@abelardorodriguez2901
4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@dmcdow
4 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for a video like this. The burned-in notch is genius! Thank you Don!
@breannaoliver6316
Жыл бұрын
Donyboy73 . Gracias por una VES mas UN video basico; simple y educativo. Mis respetos Para ty!!!.
@gate02689
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much ...
@M0ntaroo
4 жыл бұрын
that looks like a - Send me crazy trying to fix that..
@999thenewman
4 жыл бұрын
This video is very helpful. Thank you for sharing, donyboy73.
@edarmstrong6986
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! when the return spring popped out while trying to replace a broken starter rope (because of my inexpereince), I thought that I would have to replace the entire reciol assembly. Your video saved the day.
@kwan2290
3 жыл бұрын
brilliant,, thank you,, really helped me my post hole borer spring unwoundand sting came out... but you helped,,, thanks from NZ
@johnvigue8796
7 ай бұрын
Thanks! This was extremely helpful! Was able to fix mine no problem.
@leberlin
11 ай бұрын
Best Repair video I have seen for such a complicated part of a lawnmower great explanation, very simple and clear directions, and my worst nightmare did happen when my spring did uncoil in my hands and had no idea how to repair it until I saw this video great job thank you very much. Look out for mor of your tutorials.
@jcpahman77
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found this. I needed to replace the pull cord on my Predator 212. With typical male bravado I dove in eyes wide shut. Before I know it there's no more recoil even though "I swear I didn't touch that part". I took off the 10mm bolt to inspect the error of my ways and nearly caught the coil spring with my teeth. Defeated I retreated to the warmth and found this video. Cannot recommend enough. It's apparent that Don either really knows this equipment or like so many others, he's had it go very very wrong and has had to learn the hard way. In either case, thank you Don. You helped make very short work of that job... which is good since I used the wrong type of rope and get to do it again; it broke off in my hand on the first pull.
@danmitchell3758
Жыл бұрын
I’m working on an Eskimo auger. I like that you show & work through what goes wrong when the spring gets loose. What can happen in the “ real” world . Good video 😎
@checkdat8
3 жыл бұрын
You are the Man......loved it. Thanks heaps 👍❤️👍
@Ron-ds2ob
4 жыл бұрын
One thing to add is, after you are done, make sure that when you pull the rope out all the way, the rope 'bottoms out" before the spring does, otherwise you will break your new spring.
@daviddudinyak3697
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I REALLY appreciate the information. It was step by step and very well narrated.
@davea5150
5 ай бұрын
Try this on a Snapper hi vac mower with a 7.25 Briggs and Stratton motor. Nect to impossible. Awful design!!
@gamingSlasher
4 жыл бұрын
Have this problem lying in a plastic bag. Might revisit it now :)
@TimothyNortham
3 ай бұрын
Hey man would you know where i could purchace a recoil starter just like yours its exactly like the one that gose on my aTROY BUILT.
@traviskrell1721
21 күн бұрын
Saved me a trip to the shop and another trip to the store. Darn spring popped out on me twice and I couldn’t pinch it with my hands. Your technique of rolling it back by hand worked. You made it look easy and I thank you.
@darbyranch2496
3 жыл бұрын
I have been trying for 4 hour trying to get this stupid f ing to work by now I want to burn everything I own.. great tips tho thanks for the help but still! THIS IS STUPID!?!!??
@zombiemontage
2 жыл бұрын
If my center spring popped out when I took off the plate, will that prevent the claws from coming out? They are always retracted
@asashaw1953
2 жыл бұрын
I used the third method. Thanks for your help Don!
@PapaMav
Жыл бұрын
I recently had to do this with a Craftsman pressure washer from 2003. Since only about 1.5" of the spring was broken on the inside end, the spring luckily stayed in place and all I had to do was take a pair of lineman's pliers and bend a hook in the right direction at the broken end and walla, fixed.
@claytonchar9232
2 жыл бұрын
I used your method 3 for reinstalling the spring and was successful on my first attempt. The day before, I tried coiling the spring but gave up after it unraveled several times. Thank you for your video. My lawnmower equipped with a Briggs and Stratton motor is now starting and running again.
@patmiller2415
2 жыл бұрын
In what case that you can or can not reuse the existing coil? I have Husqvarna HU725AWD that they use rivets to bolts it sown permanently. What are my options to recoil the starter spring on the mower? Please advice.
@WildMigrator
9 ай бұрын
Hi, having issue with friction plate and the nut. If I tighten it too tight, the spring won't go back. If I let it be a little more loose, after 5 6 starts, my nut falls off and have to redo the whole procedure. I heard some ppl weld it, or use nylon on the nut. Any suggestions?
@maggysantana3878
3 жыл бұрын
Hi. I have a craftsman 25cc gas trimmer just bought 2 years ago only i used it just 3 times and when I tried this summer it doesn't work. I change the spark plug and still doesn't work, I notice the starter rope is loose because it doesn't move the trimmer head. It doesn't turn. I am trying to pull it but it doesn't feel the weight of the trimmer head on. I am very frustrated and I dont know how to fix it. Can you share a video how to fix it or something that can help me to put it to run again. The other parts are clean. It is the starter rope sound it is off from the pulley, but I dont know how to take it off and inspect it. Any clube? Thanks for your videos they are informative.
@jeanphilippemoise5688
2 жыл бұрын
Your video is interested for me. I look for a pull recoil starter for a small generatrice of band erayak 2000 watts. I can not see any store where I can bay it. How can you help me find this coil starter for erayak generator LGY20i?
@THExLAWxMAN
4 жыл бұрын
It's crazy how simple you make this look. Thank you.👍💪🥇🛠️🔧
@allanhughes7859
4 жыл бұрын
Now that's what i call a bloody good Video No messing just pure fact no fiction and an abundance of useful information THANK YOU !!
@Ihaveausernametoo
3 жыл бұрын
I conclude that mine is thoroughly f**ked. Poor old thing. Thank you for your accumulated knowledge.
@The_Gallowglass
Жыл бұрын
My coil was so worn out. They wanted $40 for a replacement coil. Ahahahaha. No. I'll wrap the cord the old school manual way.
@RollingEasy
2 жыл бұрын
I was using an angle grinder lightly on the end of a small coil spring. Perhaps 2" long. I very nearly lost an eye when it grabbed and threw with the hook end actually lodging under my eye.... Always insist to everyone to use safety eye glasses... Always.
@anthonydrummond1188
8 ай бұрын
What is the difference between Oregon spring 43-425 and 43-426 spiung
@cliffords.8341
Жыл бұрын
This is not to criticize your video and is just my opinion. With your type of pull starter assembly you don't need to melt a notch in the pulley. You install the rope in the handle with it's knot, then wind the pulley by hand 6 - 8 times and align the rope holes on the housing and pulley, then slide the screwdriver into the housing and through the pulley to prevent the pulley from turning. Then feed the rope through both and tie a knot. Then remove the screwdriver and allow the rope to get pulled in. Pull it a few times to make sure it works smoothly and the spring has a good pull even when the handle reaches the housing.
@NH_Retiree
Жыл бұрын
We had to drill another hole to thread the pull string - but now, tied knot at end of string, interferes with placing the cover on the machine. WHAT did I do wrong? THX for a response
@superflanker972
2 жыл бұрын
My thumb finger got cramped while working with this recoil spring🤣
@mikedangerdoes
Жыл бұрын
I spent half an hour trying to coil my spring back up after it exploded out and thought I must be doing it wrong. Sometimes you just need to see an expert do it before you believe it.
@crabshack122
4 жыл бұрын
Great job Don. Excellent tip on tightening the rope. Thanks
@celygonzalez7678
Жыл бұрын
Our cord breaks every year, right away. Do you have a reason why the pull cord shreds. Do we need to replace the whole recoil starter. We really appreciate your video and advice. Thank you!
@aaronweatherson4379
3 жыл бұрын
Spring-wrestling should be an Olympic event...
@crazycatlady2504
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This was exactly the video I needed.
@MHerringer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Gave my snowblower a pull today as it's finally snowing down in IL and had the cord snapped immediately (and my son learned some new words). This video walked me through the cord replacement in no time! Thank you!
@tristanburke2451
4 жыл бұрын
What is your opinion on jonsered power saws are they any good looking to buy a new I've only run Huskies and McCulloch
@IngineerDT
3 жыл бұрын
Thank, I struggled a lot but after ten times i fixed it. thank you alot.
@Pingaheimer
3 ай бұрын
Better have strong hands to get that big spring back in place, that was no joke and i've got pretty good hands.
@clayvolz2040
Жыл бұрын
GREAT video! I haven't done it yet but I feel like I know what I'm doing now
@ce9xy
3 жыл бұрын
posso chiederti aiuto per la mia molla? can I ask you for help with my spring?
@subice21
2 жыл бұрын
was very helpful about handling the spring
@TimothyNortham
3 ай бұрын
That recoil is the sams as some on the Troy built tiller mine is a year old but that recoil starter for my tiller has been discontinued after a year of being sold on eBay.wonder why.?
@zombiemontage
2 жыл бұрын
Under the top plate where that small center spring is, is there a washer underneath the spring?
@antoniovazquez1766
7 ай бұрын
I have a Homelite chainsaw XL automatic oiling one of the small ones, the spring is pop out any idea how to do it??
@adriangutierrez7899
Ай бұрын
Hell ya! Thanks for instructions and confidence.
@jmccracken491
4 жыл бұрын
Don, I have learned so much from you. I really like watching you do the things you do. Are you self taught or attend schooling for this.
@monkeyboy563
4 жыл бұрын
Truly don't know where we would be without you donyboy73!
@tomrhaze
3 жыл бұрын
thank you for showing what will probably happen when I try this.
@michaelnelson2951
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Don, big big help. I had to download your video.
@anthonygostling
4 жыл бұрын
Yes spring's ....they can be a right pain......good video.
@jaimerosado3697
10 күн бұрын
Buen trabajo hermano gracias 👍🏼
@wenefridoperez6438
2 жыл бұрын
good morning po mayron po ba kaung fallstart ng scooter na 2stroke
@casperaudi7476
Жыл бұрын
I am going to do it just like you show me but I had the idea before I seen this video 5:01 very informative going to try it because it’s getting annoying
@brayton6683
3 жыл бұрын
Well I gonna have to try to repair mine because to replace the hole stater cord assembly will cost me $ 23 🥲
@garypeterson610
3 жыл бұрын
That complete recoil is 12.00 bucks
@malikrameez703
3 жыл бұрын
Plz Donny bro see you Honda eu30is self reqile installation
@normanmanning4872
3 жыл бұрын
My most dreaded task on any engine. LOL I was hoping you were going to show some magical easy way to do this. Have you ever used the E-Z COIL SPRING PULL-CORD RECOIL WINDER TOOL. seen it on videos but not sure it worth it or if it works like it shows
@donyboy73
3 жыл бұрын
I could have done a camera trick lol
@goldhunter9641
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Don, Do You Have Any Videos On How To Replace A Starter Selenoid On A Troy-Bilt Pony Riding Mower And I'm Wanting To Know, If There Is A Easier Way To Get In To It Without Having To Take The Complete Floorboards And Rear Body Off Of The Mower Because Of The Way Troy-Bilt Designed The Mower With It Mounted Down Inside Under The Left Rear Fender, Inside Of The Boxed Area Of The Frame and Chassis. If You Don't Have A Video Of It , Would You Consider Making One And Posting It, I know Other People That Have A Lot Of Issues Trying To Replace Those Selenoids As Well, As Always Thanks For The Great Content 👍
@obigoodness
3 жыл бұрын
What if the spring is not broken and the starter robe is still loose? I wanted to put on the generator and found out that the robe is loose when putting on the generator and it went back in when i loose it i found out that the starter rope is still okay what should i do?
@brianseibert946
Жыл бұрын
Wow.... all the hours I have been pulling out my hair
@niall3532
Жыл бұрын
thank you very much. You made this simple.
@samiam247
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Don, I have an old Toro 824 I'm in the process of searching for a replacement carb, I will probably go with the Oregon adjustable, but I noticed a price difference between Discountonline and from the Oregon site, DOL want $ 89.95 while Oregon want $ 38.56 for the same carb, if you sell these yourself what would your price be to B.C?
@SimpleLife1971
4 жыл бұрын
How did you know this happens to me every time I take one apart! Thanks Dony!
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