Pull Cord Broken? Easy Honda Recoil Rope Replacement

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  • Опубліковано 29 січ 2023
  • How to fix a broken pull cord on your lawnmower, and most other small engines. Easy recoil rope replacement with no special tools. This Honda recoil is similar to many other engines like Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Predator, and Powermore.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 113

  • @TheLawnmowerLady
    @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому +3

    If this video helped you, please consider clicking on the THANK$ button above 🙌 Watch other tips and tricks here: ua-cam.com/play/PLscwXOlCLzlyz4UDht86iZeDR_5mUWWXu.html

  • @robertmailhos8159
    @robertmailhos8159 Рік тому +4

    Glad you are showing a warm weather video I'm waiting for grass cutting season to begin

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому +2

      Yep, it's really too cold outside now, Thanks for watching!

    • @robertmailhos8159
      @robertmailhos8159 Рік тому +1

      @@TheLawnmowerLady anytime young lady 💐🌹

  • @themowerman
    @themowerman Рік тому +2

    As always Hun.. a straight to the point video with all the information we need . Ta Hun..

  • @lostboater2186
    @lostboater2186 Рік тому +2

    I was worried. I had no seen a video in awhile. This video will help me with the pull cord on my 2023 Vespa HPE2

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Ken! Sometimes life and the real job get in the way. Not to mention the multitude of homeowner repairs I've been putting of for way too long. Cheers!

  • @joeortiz3455
    @joeortiz3455 Рік тому

    Hello Stella its been a while, glad you find some time to share!

  • @THEMOWERMEDIC1
    @THEMOWERMEDIC1 Рік тому +2

    Awesome repair as always!

  • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
    @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Рік тому +3

    I never get lucky enough to have all the rope available

  • @biggaspirit1
    @biggaspirit1 Рік тому

    Good to see you back in action.

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому

      I got backed up with the real job and aplenty of neglected home maintenance repairs. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

  • @brantsmallenginerepairs
    @brantsmallenginerepairs Рік тому +1

    Good to see you back posting videos. Cheers

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Gerry! Been a crazy few months catching up on neglected home repairs and the real job. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

  • @GuysPlayingWithTools
    @GuysPlayingWithTools Рік тому +2

    Nice video, I usually attach, then wind it up I am going to try it this way on the next one. 👍

  • @rogermcdonald1607
    @rogermcdonald1607 Рік тому +1

    Nice job Stella! I like that Stens rope also. It seems to be good quality. Good to see your videos again! 👍🎥🇺🇸

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому +2

      Thanks 👍 I agree about their TrueBlue ropes. Cheers!

  • @billmounce458
    @billmounce458 Рік тому +1

    Glad you're back. Been missing your videos.

  • @Big_Johns
    @Big_Johns Рік тому +2

    Nice work Stella, why don't you treat yourself to a nice ice cream pop cycle with maybe a dark chocolate shell. 🤣
    Glad to see you put out another video, been missing them. 👍

  • @jeremybrain5774
    @jeremybrain5774 Рік тому

    Glad to see you back. Always watching your videos for good tips. Thanks for sharing

  • @robcole332
    @robcole332 Рік тому +1

    So glad to see you back. Been worried about you. Great video

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому +1

      All good. I've been backed up with the real job, and multiple homeowner repairs that I've been putting off for waaaaaay to long. Thanks for watching!

  • @raymondhughley3200
    @raymondhughley3200 Рік тому

    I almost took my machine to the shop. They shop I go to is great but I prefer to do things on my own. Thank you for the instructional video make it easy

  • @Turningwrenches85
    @Turningwrenches85 Рік тому

    Another good information video from the lawnmower lady love the figure 8 knot cheers!

  • @gerrymcintosh4477
    @gerrymcintosh4477 11 місяців тому

    Easy for you. For the rest of us, will leave it to the experts. Great video, maybe I could do it. 🇨🇦💝👍

  • @jimbrewer2893
    @jimbrewer2893 Рік тому

    Really good to see you back!!

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому

      Thanks Mr Jim. Been thin lately with work and neglected home maintenance. Thanks for watching!

  • @jjparody8257
    @jjparody8257 Рік тому

    On a tip from a lawn forum, I have been trying 850 lb. Type IV Military Grade Paracord. 100 feet can be had for $10 which is about half of the Stens price. According to the seller, 850 lb. means that the average tested breaking strength is 850 pounds. Type IV is about the same diameter as 4 1/2 regular pull cord. Used it towards the end of last year's mowing season and it showed no signs of fraying. Will give it a better test starting this spring. At $10, I don't have much to lose if even it doesn't hold up.

  • @RaysLaughsAndLyrics
    @RaysLaughsAndLyrics Рік тому

    Happy Valentine's Day to You and Yours Stella🎶💞

  • @tinkeringtaylor3053
    @tinkeringtaylor3053 Рік тому +1

    Nice job Stella and well explained 👍

  • @SimonE-et2xg
    @SimonE-et2xg Рік тому

    Welcome back Stella. I've been missing your excellently produced and always informative videos and this one here is no exception.

  • @thebeardedstork432
    @thebeardedstork432 Рік тому

    STELLA!!!! Where you been all winter? We was worried about ya! Welcome back!

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому

      Thanks! No snow throwers near me, so wintertime slows naturally, and I got stuck with some very needed home maintenance repairs. Cheers!

  • @andersforrad
    @andersforrad Рік тому

    Right on Stella! Informative, calm and relaxed - nice!

  • @DIYVariety
    @DIYVariety Рік тому +2

    Thanks

  • @yves-mariesellin6026
    @yves-mariesellin6026 Рік тому

    cool to see you back 👍😄

  • @petefroud5308
    @petefroud5308 Рік тому

    Good job Stella.

  • @Rein_Ciarfella
    @Rein_Ciarfella Рік тому +1

    Welcome back, Stella! We missed you. 😁
    On some recoils the top cover is solid with no perforations. I like to use a spring clamp to hold the pulley in place while I’m threading in the line. Sometimes I like to insert the line first and then wind up the spring. It all depends on how the recoil is designed. In that case if there isn’t room for the line to go around I cut a notch in the edge of the pulley.

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching. I have a cheezy Horrible Freight phillips dedicated to heating up cherry red, to burn a notch on Tecumseh pulleys. Cheers!

    • @Rein_Ciarfella
      @Rein_Ciarfella Рік тому +1

      @@TheLawnmowerLady Brilliant! I guess I can skip using a round file and vacuum the next time!👍🔧

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому +1

      @@Rein_Ciarfella I do that with the shop doors open. Really noxious fumes 😎

  • @dr.lmsb4456
    @dr.lmsb4456 Рік тому

    Hey Stella I use the exact same rope from stens . Really good quality rope never had an issue. Great video thanks for sharing. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🔥

  • @mortensgarage
    @mortensgarage Рік тому

    Nice one stella
    A god trick with no spc. Tools just wath we all have in ouer toolbox
    😎👍

  • @TheRustyRooster
    @TheRustyRooster Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the useful info 👍🏻

  • @matthewcourtney-jones6041
    @matthewcourtney-jones6041 Рік тому

    Hi Stella, nice video as always.
    I measure the rope length then heat it before I cut it. It shrinks slightly making it easier to feed, has no frayed ends and cuts very easily with wire cutters

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому

      Great tip Mr Matthew! I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

  • @ronniethode8036
    @ronniethode8036 8 місяців тому

    Great thank you very much you are very helpful and you take the time to explain it thanks again

  • @BADD400
    @BADD400 Рік тому

    Good video thanks for sharing.

  • @waynestefinashen239
    @waynestefinashen239 Рік тому

    Well done Stella nice to see you back in the groove. At EP in Canada we love the Stens line of products and likely get 80% of of parts needed from them.

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому

      Thanks Mr Wayne! Stens and Rotary are the aftermarket suppliers I trust too. You were a rock star on Conkers this weekend. 🤘Cheers!

    • @waynestefinashen239
      @waynestefinashen239 Рік тому +1

      @@TheLawnmowerLady Thanks Stella had a great time doing it but felt bad i missed Mac210 chat on how did i get into small engine repair. Just answering that one would have covered much of the time i needed to cover while Phil was locked out.

  • @henrymurawskibigdogrepair
    @henrymurawskibigdogrepair Рік тому

    I to put a figure 8 knot I find it holds better and no need to use a vice to hold one end and pull to tighten. Nice video Stella

  • @CompetentSalesUSA
    @CompetentSalesUSA Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @dh1474
    @dh1474 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for this, saved myself some money! :-)

  • @tomdale1313
    @tomdale1313 7 місяців тому

    txs for sharing...

  • @luluwyman-thiell5100
    @luluwyman-thiell5100 8 місяців тому

    Your awesome!

  • @JungleBobRepair
    @JungleBobRepair Рік тому

    I use tru blue as well.

  • @AdmiralDG
    @AdmiralDG Рік тому

    I also use the Stens blue cord. The reel is well worth the cost as its also good strength paracord, and can be used for lots of things around the shop! I have replaced multiple machines pull ropes already, Im sure Ill yank a few more out before my time on Earth is up ;D

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому +1

      I've always been happy with the performance. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

  • @benrobles752
    @benrobles752 8 місяців тому

    That Briggs branded starter rope with handle is about 15 dollars at Tractor Supply. The Arnold branded one is about six dollars at WalMart.

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  8 місяців тому

      Crazy pricing for about $0.25 worth of stuff.

  • @martinburgess4814
    @martinburgess4814 Рік тому +1

    Hi Stella long time no see all the best to you.

  • @jerrysoutherland662
    @jerrysoutherland662 Рік тому

    Welcome back Stella,nice video,what size rope do you use on trimmer's and chainsaws.

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching! For smaller chainsaws and trimmers #3 or #3-1/2 amzn.to/3JrtGDJ
      Larger saws and trimmers #4 or even #4-1/2 if the pulley is large enough.
      The larger the rope pulley, the larger the rope diameter it can take at the desired length. Ideally, you want enough rope to start the engine, with a few rotations still left in the pulley. Hope this helps.

    • @jerrysoutherland662
      @jerrysoutherland662 Рік тому +1

      Thank You

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 Рік тому

    All I use is stens also

  • @rickthelian2215
    @rickthelian2215 Рік тому

    Welcome back in 2023😊

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Mr Rick! Life sort of got in the way of making videos. Cheers!

  • @kevinhaley6776
    @kevinhaley6776 Рік тому

    Stens is a good company the main headquarter is about 10 miles from my house

  • @haneyoakie14
    @haneyoakie14 Рік тому +1

    If your name was Thurston, we could call you “Thirsty” for short.

  • @Pete.Ty1
    @Pete.Ty1 Рік тому

    👍👍👍..

  • @vaeastside7575
    @vaeastside7575 11 місяців тому

    Mine is riveted down

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  11 місяців тому

      That doesn't sound like you have a Honda engine on your mower then.

  • @RaysLaughsAndLyrics
    @RaysLaughsAndLyrics Рік тому +2

    Next video Stella will wear a Gilligan nametag followed by five more vids to include all the Island Castaways.👍🚤

    • @TheLawnmowerLady
      @TheLawnmowerLady  Рік тому +2

      I should. LOL Thanks for watching!

    • @haneyoakie14
      @haneyoakie14 Рік тому +1

      Gilligan! Drop those coconuts!
      BONK!
      OW!
      Gee, sorry Skipper!!