Fix a broken pull rope on a Ryobi trimmer
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Thanks for watching. This Ryobi Trimmer has a broken pull rope and I hate to say it but its a tough one to fix. Also down below is a link to a video on a running issue that this trimmer had after we go it fixed and running.
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Very clear narration. Well covered! Enjoying your repair videos. I like watching things brought back from the scrap heap and put back into circulation
0Thank you very much!
Very glad to see you show your "honest" mistakes. Shows all the more that anyone who puts their mind to it can fix things.
Very true. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
This video helped me greatly. I just completed fixing my pull rope by following this video step by step! Thanks!!
thank you Perry Paddy for the comment I appreciate it.
Thanks for such a clear and informative video. Managed to sort out the pull on my Ryobi in no time - hardest bit was finding where I'd put the replacement cord after buying it!
Glad it helped Gary Harrison.
I second that....no music or irritating background noise. Love it, proper quality video mate
Got it in pieces, thanks. Just need to get some cord and put it back together. I didn't fancy removing the spark plug so tried jamming the vanes of the fan but your way was best. Took the spark plug out, jammed with cord and off came the clutch. I wouldn't have attempted this without your video.
Thank you ricead for the comment I appreciate it
You have no idea how you have EDUCATED ME! THANK YOU! 😊 ❤
Happy to help!
My pull rope on that same model broke by rubbing on a metal edge inside the cover. All I had was a parts list to go by but I did it. There was enough rope on the pulley to make the repair. It got frazzled again and I carefully cut it off and retied the knot at the handle. Making sure to pull straight out seems to help avoid the sharp edges inside. Nice video, it would have saved me much time.
I have the blower attachment, it's great.
nice work and you're very persistent
I had do the same thing but months before your video. Man I could of use this then, but no worries....cord broke again, so Big thanks to this video!! ((good to hear that it IS a tough one and it's not just me))
you are absolutely correct about that. thanks for the comment
Thanks folks, just did this repair and was also able to adjust my run issues by looking at your next video
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
Thanks for the video im on my way now to putting back together so i havent gotten that far yet if strarting it. Very informative i am a mechanic by profession but i havent repaired any weed wackers like this before. SO hopefully it will go back together and work.
thank you Gary Lanza and good luck to your project.
Just to let you know i also messed the rotation of the rope but once it was put in the clutch i saw what was going on so i fixed that put it together and it fired up no problem also cleaned the spark plug. So now its all good thanks again
no problem and good work.
I snapped mine today, good to know I can use the original cord. Thanks for the video!
Glad I could help!
omg what a terrible design for the recoil. That is the most difficult recoil assembly I have ever seen to get to I have never owned a piece of ryobi equipment or tools and i really don;t think I want to after seeing this. You did a great job fixing the rope I find on most trimmers hedge trimmers and blowers that about 5 or 6 turns on the spring is what you need. I replace a couple pull ropes a year one thing i hate and is the coil spring a lot of equipment uses normally if they unwind i normally just go buy a new one rather than trying to coil the old one back up its a royal pain i have tried a lot of the tricks i have seen in other yt videos but it is still a pain to me. LOL Have a great weekend!!!
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it. Yes it was an over design
I take my hat off to this guy! He knows his craft!!! As for ME- I'll just buy another trimmer!🤣
nothing wrong with that, thank you Jacqueline Smith.
Thanks a lot man. I got everything swapped out just like you said and she fired right up.
Good work. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it.
Definitely try to fix it. Its already broke so I can't break it much more. Does look more complicated that needs to be. Bummer. Good video and thanks.
Thank you D Butler for the comment I appreciate it. Yes a conventional setup wouldn't have hurt.
One of my first trimmers was a ryobi 4 cycle with a front start rope. That's the one I mentioned about the one piece block. Anyway I prefer a trimmer with a rear mounted starter like what my Stihl, newly acquired Cub Cadet, and Shindaiwa have. My Craftsman has a front start.
I feel the same way. Rear start is nice to have.
I used to work on a lot of Ryobi line trimmers as I worked for one of their service agents as an apprentice so I would fix her up no probs.
I used a soft faced hammer to remove the centrifugal clutch centre so I'd jar it until it spun off !
That makes sense. I'll have to try that next time. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
The clutch usually has a left hand thread on it so it shouldn't need any Loctite as it tightens up in the direction the crankshaft spins !
@@RussellBooth1977 ah thanks for the information.
While I have to say that is overly complex, owning 3 Ryobi trimmers of this style I haven't had an issue yet with the pull cords on any of them. While service isn't as easy, I really like having the cord in front of the engine instead of on the back like most machines. It's just less awkward to start. As far as my experience with this era of Ryobi, I'm impressed. I used an $80 powerhead for several years mowing lawns in highschool, before which it was used by my dad. It's still running strong, although it's on its 3rd carb lol 😂. I have (2) 26cc and one 30cc and the 30 is my go to because it's got the torque to take down anything I want in a hurry. I'm not in lawncare professionally but I do a have a few customers that I do the occasional job for and I usually take the 30cc out to those because it's so fast. Heavy though. The 26cc definitely wins the weight and ergonomics category, with less but still decent power. But the 26cc is a lot better on fuel. Overall I've been very pleased with the 2004 to 2010 Ryobi equipment. Well made for the money and they're decent on power and fuel. Great repair video as always 👍
Thank you for your time and the information. I appreciate your experience in this area. They are pretty tough machines and the 30cc is very powerful.
I wouldn’t spend the money it would take for a shop to fix it. I would fix it myself. If the repair was unsuccessful, I would put the money towards a new trimmer. Great job!
thanks
I would fix it but i can see why it would wind up on the curb because at a shop with labor i would guess at least 90 dollars to have it repaired. Its defenetely a challenge that i would love to take on .
Excellent answer. Thanks for the comment I always appreciate your comments.
Thanks for a great video, I would have probably been sat there looking at a pile of parts if it hadn't been for this. Mine had an issue with the head of the deepest recessed bolt being corroded and stripped but otherwise all went well. The cord in the plug hole was inspired!! The moral of the story for me though is petrol garden tools are dinosaurs and long overdue being cast to the dark depths of history. I bought a replacement EGO unit a couple of days ago and regret not having bought one sooner, none of the crap associated with carbs, chokes, fuel lines, starter cords, clutches, noise, spilt petrol and the frustration of starting these stupid things...thats coming from an ex auto mechanic with a garage full of classic petrol cars..........Í'm over Internal combustion engines.
The primary factor: How good a trimmer was it brand new? If it's quality like Echo or Stihl, and easy to reload, it's worth a shot. But in the interest of my own sanity, knowing I'm going to use this all season on hot, miserable days when I don't need any added frustration, I purchase & maintain quality lawn equipment. This unit would have 'challenge' value only (and I might salvage the ignition module).
Very well said thanks for the comment I appreciate it
If you don't have a wrench big enough to grip the clutch, an angle grinder spanner will fit the grooves in the middle of the clutch.
thanks for the tip.
Brilliant! Watched you do the Clutch bit once and was able to do it, thanks !
You're welcome Matt James for the comment I appreciate it
About to have a go on exactly this model with exactly the same issue…wish me luck!
I wish you luck
I'm glad you made this video! I was going to tear into mine on my own. I have the same model, so this was super helpful!
Perhaps you can give me some advice...It started fine a month or so ago, but when I went out last weekend I found it sitting in a puddle of oil. I refilled the oil, fill the gas, pulled the cord and UMPH...nothing...would not budge. Now I am fairly confident the cord isn't knotted up. I'm pretty sure the engine is locked. I was going to take it all apart and a try to turn the motor with a wrench to loosen it. Do you think I could avoid this by pouring WD40 into the spark plug opening? Or any other way to do it without having to take all of this apart?
Thanks!
no problem thank you. I believe your engine is hydro-locked with fuel, I would remove the spark plug , and then slowly pull the rope, to remove the Fuel. Then I would let sit for a day, without the spark plug and then the next day put the plug in and then try starting it. Unfortunately, it sounds like your carb is leaking.
Just brought a used one of these .... think I might be selling it after this .... what a ball ache to change a pull cord ryobi needs a slap for this ..
Yes it's a real pain
It’s a “ball ache” to do on pretty much any trimmer that doesn’t have the pullstart on the back.
@@paulspomer16 only got them with rear pull starters now 😂😂😂
@@Grahams-Grass What, Ryobis or trimmers in general?
@@paulspomer16 strimmers .. hedge trimmer has an easy start upgraded recoil I've done a video on it check it out 👍
I’ve already torn apart, everything on the Ryobi. It’s so frustrating, I’m hoping I can put it back together. What a nightmare just to put on a pole rope.
I know right
I used a 7 pound hammer, smashed the crap out of it which took all of 2 minutes then drove out and bought a new one , about 40 minutes drive and $200
the satisfaction of smashing the old whipper snipper felt so good, well worth the
$200 bucks.
I completely understand the feeling. thank you Woodsy
After watching you video, my 1st thoughts are I’ll just take it in. The stuffing rope in the combustion chamber part of the repair seems like it maybe dangerous and cause damage to an already out dated power head. IDK, I’ll rake for awhile to think it over and get back to you. Great video though, thank you.
I understand your reservations. I would take it in if it didn't almost cost a new trimmer. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it.
Aa a mechanic i personally recommend the rope ive done it on motors repairing valves stem seals its wont hurt the engine trust me done it numerous times.
I'm retired ..tight income, so will tackle myself. But thanks for giving insight.
Thank you for your time and the comment I appreciate it
I used to work for a Ryobi service agent so I would do it myself !
Russell Booth if you used to work for Ryobi you have come up with many problems this is first time with Ryobi
I hope one day you can make a video on how to change a pull rope on a husqvarna trimmer because that's what own and hoping it's not going to be as complicated as the Ryobi one.
No they're not as complicated. What model is the trimmer?
@@HomeGaragechannel It's just like the one you fixed a month ago that did not start after a long storage.
@@Amedeus1756 I gotcha. I'll see what I can do
Just saved me $150.00 most likely. Great Video.
no problem and thank you
Hello home garage where are you from im from Bensalem Pennsylvania i used to have a good weed eater i should got it fixed but I throw it out that was a long time ago I have now a Husqvarna weed Wacker it needs carburetor parts I replaced all the fuel lines and new spark plug it didn't run this machine died on me last year it run on ether then dies I just don't have the patience to fix it I had it for 9 years I never had a problem with it till last year so one of my old neighbors gave me a John Deere weed wacker it works okay
I'd like to keep my location unknown for the moment.
for me i,d rather do the pull cord repair job or replace the rope either way as it,s a simply and easy inexpensive fix plus if you do it correctly by some simply techniques it does get a little a easier for the average person out there cheers from Australia
Thank you Patrick Stapleton I appreciate it
@@HomeGaragechannel my pleasure mate and as always stay safe in your area
Yes exactly what I was looking for
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
I'm gonna give it a try even though it does seem a bit daunting
I'm going to tell you right now, it is.
This is the problem with this kind of companies, product is so cheap that compare to going through all this annoying process I rather buy a new one!!
yes you're exactly correct. I would just be easier to put this one on the curb for someone else to deal with and buy another trimmer.
I just found this same one on the curb someone threw away. Looks like it had the same issue.
The pull replacement is a bit tedious so I'm sure that's why the put It on the curb
Is this a Ryobi RLT 26 CDS problem I got is the pull cord wound anti clock wise or clock wise when putting the three retainer clips and screws on it binds the rope spool up I got the pull cord back on I had to back of the three screws for it to rewind got the clutch on ok the lineing he bake cover and ending not easy this was the nearest model I found to mine thank any more help putting it back together could help me a lot thanks a lot
there is something wrong if you have to loosen the 3 screws because they are supposed to be snug. make sure the spring is seated correctly.
for my experience and all i would most surely do a easy bit of tweaking and repair on this kind of trimmer for sure no worries mate
Thank you Patrick Stapleton
@@HomeGaragechannel my pleasure mate
I would still do the job although the recoil was slightly difficult to get to
Recoils are never fun
Cheers for the video definitly going to do this myself
good luck and thanks for the comment I appreciate it
sorry, but when you said you should have put the rope to the left, is it when you put the rope through, before you rotate it to attach it? Then it rubs across that "post" from the left... It's a great video!
thank you Kevin Pollock
@@HomeGaragechannel sorry, but i was asking what you were you talking about when you said you should have put the rope to the right of the post instead of left of the post? Which post?
Great video I will tackle it myself , how else do you learn.
so very true. Thank you Martin Anderson
Whilst I would fix that myself, I'd avoid where possible buying a strimmer with the pull cord on the wrong side of the engine. That said, that is tricky these days.
You are correct. Thanks for the comment I appreciate your time.
I had a homelite trimmer that used this exact configuration of the pulling rope. It was a horror to go and try to replace the rope, everything is so tightly placed and such a pain to remove all the covers just to access it.
Ended up trading it to some friend for a welding job and got a trimmer which has the recoiling rope on the backside, so much easier but still not a fan of dealing with spring-based starting mechanisms, would rather have an adapter to use a drill for starting it, any recommendations?
I "would" tell you to get a Troybilt or Craftsman with the electric start option, but they are not very good machines. I be honest, unless you have to do over an hour of triggering and edging, I would recommend a battery electric just for the convenience.
@@HomeGaragechannel I watched all the videos you've uploaded on this very topic, and it was really helpful to see you dealing with the springs.
In the end, it was pretty clear that I wasn't doing it properly. At least, the very last step: tensioning the spring so the rope came all the way in.
This afternoon I followed your steps, and it seems like it is functioning as it should, tomorrow I'll give it a try.
Thanks a lot, you're really helpful and the way you explain things makes it so much easier to follow you.
no problem and good work!
Well explained and done
Thank you for the comment I appreciate your time.
I have a Bolen BL 160 and every time I pull the string , Don’t go back in, I have to open it and fix it . How can I fix it so I don’t have this problem every time I use it ?
I believe the spring needs to be replaced.
Good videos you have. Do you have any videos on tune up on husqvarna and cleaning the carburetor on 350bt blower and 223l weedeater. Thanks
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it. I have a video on my other channel on a 145bt backpack blower but the problem was it only had water in the gas. However I do have a video on the 223l on this channel but the engine was blown on it so I didn't go thru the carb on it.
Cord just snapped on my Ryobi, slightly different model but hopefully not a pain like this to fix.
hopefully easier. this one was not fun at all
@@HomeGaragechannel, some great tips after you'd completed the job, especially about not removing the shaft. It's probably too late now but before you put the pulling housing back onto the shaft, line it up with outer casing and you'll see exactly where the pull-cord should be located without rubbing on any components. Many thanks for posting this vid, it was a great help.
@@emmams5 thanks for the tip. I really appreciate it
@@HomeGaragechannel, I also found out that the previous owner had inserted the recoil spring back to front which was another head wrecking problem. I couldn't figure out how the recoil could possibly work till I played your vid back a couple of times and noticed its positioning. I also used a cordless drill driver with the appropriate splined bit in the chuck to loosen the screws, this really speeded up the process. Kind regards, emmams5, from Ireland.
@@emmams5 thanks again.
With the way this is designed this is absolute proof that the guy who finishes bottom of the class still manages to find work.
I totally agree with that statement.
Thanks for making the video available, appreciated & really useful. Do you know the length of the pull cord? It would be useful to know in advance, I am replacing one for a friend who has discarded the broken length, I only have the short piece remaining on the pulley.
From the cover to the bottom of the pull handle is 40 inches
@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks for the prompt rep[y, pull cord on order, so straight into it when it arrives.
@@davidpope8389 excellent
@@HomeGaragechannel I just measured mine for replacement. Was only 30 inches. I think I better look to see if some didn't break off inside motor...LOL
I just found rope almost the same thickness and guessed the length and it worked left enough for the handle and it worked fine
Hi,
So I'm trying to get the front cover back on but the issue is when I have everything aligned and put everything back together, it won't pull
yes unfortunately the only advice is make sure the recoil and everything else is lined up.
when i put it together and pull cord it binds.good tension springsomething touchininside
Do you remember how many turns you put on the spring?
Thank you for the great video, very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent - really helpful. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
FIX IT BABY!
will do
I would repair it myself & I have never worked on that type before
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
somebody must have hated the recoil fix.
I believe you're right.
with this video watched a few times, I could do this.
Excellent I'm glad you feel confident enough to try. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Evsrytime i tighten the unit back up the strick pulls out but not in. Pulls back in as soon as I open it back up.
you have an alignment issues, or there's something binding.
You did not have to disconnect the shaft from the front housing.
nope
heyy, just a quick question, for the throttle, whats the point of the top section, is it for safety, if so, why
yes that's a safety so that you can't Rev the engine unless you're really ready to.
Having a problem getting the front housing back on in clutch housing is there a trick to it ..I have a ryobi
unfortunately this is something that is either based on luck or experience, keep trying and eventually it'll line up .
For such a common thing to fail this really is a complete rigmarole to carry out. Whoever approved this design is obviously a sadist.
I totally agree with you.
I don’t think anyone realizes but when you see that you’ll be working on that machine for a long time you just groan and get upset because you don’t wanna do it. But I would so much rather be wrenching on a machine for a long time than be walking around forever looking for what I could do.
Thats a really good point.
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@Nehemiah Grey yea, been watching on Flixzone} for years myself =)
After seeing how complications could arise fixing the starter rope,better check out a professional to do that
On this particular model definitely.
Can I just take a moment to say that Output Snout would be a good name for a band?
LOL!!!
@@HomeGaragechannelI should have also said that I found your video very helpful and professionally made. Thanks very much and I hope to see you at the next Snout gig.
What a lot of work, just to fix a pull cord. Shame on the engineer that designed this.
I know right.
I would try it my self and then if I can't get it to work then ill take it to a repair shop.
Great answer . Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Do you need to have a battery to start this
this one is only a pull start, no electric starter on this one.
I've got the engine completely removed from the control handle, but trying to seat the engine back into the housing assembly is giving me some trouble. Everything seems to be lined up - it just won't give me snug fit to where I can start threading all of the screws. I think the starter assembly is what's not lining up and no matter how I try to turn it, it just won't fit. Any suggestions?
All of this because the boot came off of the spark plug wire and I didn't have enough clearance to rig it back together. After all of this, I really hope my southern engineering with the spark plug wire works. I'm not sure if I severed the spark plug boot and wire when trying to take it off the spark plug or if it was the original reason the trimmer wouldn't start.
@@CountBeans I understand your pain. When trying to seat it back together slowly pull on the pull rope and that should allow it to come together. It's the recoil that's not lining up.
Home Garage I finally got it. But it still won’t start.
@@CountBeans was it running before the boot issue?
@@HomeGaragechannel No, I don't think so. I picked it up as a freebie on the side of the road along with a lawnmower and another Ryobi trimmer that did actually work.
My original intent was just to replace the primer bulb and fuel lines, since the primer bulb was cracked. I thought that was the only issue. Out of precaution, I took off the spark plug boot, and possibly broke it in the process.
I don't think I have the tools or patience to test whether I'm getting a spark. And if I'm not, I don't want to spend $20 on the Ignition Module.
What are your thougths?
How chage igniter strummer Ryoby 31cc
sorry I don't think I've had to do that yet
That is a pos trimmer I work on Stahl for a living and if that came into my shop it would not be worth fixing
I hear that a lot
Would number 4 starter rope work?
#4 is a bit big, I would try #3.5
how do alighn those four drive you crazy screww
yes it's very very tough
I would do it my self
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
if it was mine i ll be like free trimmer and just go get a stihl fs 94r or something that doesnt have that complicity of a recoil.
nice choice!
You need a piston stop.
yes I do.
what a pain
You're telling me. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
What size Torx driver/s are needed for this ?
not sure I had to guess, T15 or T20 maybe
@@HomeGaragechannel ok thanks , I ordered a set so they are included !
Thanks for the video and all your others , I had just replaced the carb and tuned it from your vids , it was running fine , and starting fine .
Switched it off to make a coffee, came back out pulled the rope and off it came 😐😐😐
sorry to hear that, good luck with it.
@@HomeGaragechannel wanted to let you know , job done !
I have a little slack on the chord but that's fine , starts no problem, thanks for the video 🙂👍
Mine it's stuck
take out the plug and see if it pulls over then. IF not, then you'll need to put some marvel mystery oil into the engine to try and free it.
I wouldn't buy Ryobi in the first place.
not my first choice either.
I just threw the strimmer away 🤣
I can understand why
@@HomeGaragechannel to many steps and I don't have the patience something will always go wrong ☺️
That is a possibility
not that hard... I would fix it myself
me too. thanks for the comment
Spanish plis
Sorry I don't speak Spanish