✅CLICK HERE FOR A NEW RECOIL STARTER ➜ amzn.to/2zkABaT For more videos like this, check out: 👉Easy Trick To Tighten A Limp Starter Rope That Won't Retract ➜ ua-cam.com/video/vCHId_yCQTw/v-deo.html 👉How To Fix A Generator That Won't Stay Running ➜ ua-cam.com/video/16z1zd4kUKI/v-deo.html You can connect with Steve here too: ✅Visit Steve’s WEBSITE ➜ www.stevessmallenginesaloon.com/ ✅Visit Steve’s PARTS & TOOL STORE ➜ www.amazon.com/shop/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on FACEBOOK ➜ facebook.com/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on INSTAGRAM ➜ instagram.com/stevessmallenginesaloon/ ✅Follow Steve on TWITTER ➜ twitter.com/SteveSaloon
He basically did describe it anyway. Just hold it in place with a screwdriver, put the cord in and tie and then when you remove the screwdriver it'd pull in the cord winding it in.
Steve man you have saved me tons of money. I was a lost puppy till I found your channel. Its guys like you that make this world go around. The knowledge you are sharing has taken years to accumulate. I really appreciate ya.
I pulled the rope right out of my weed whip this morning. Now instead of bashing it against a tree until I feel better and scaring off my family members I can fix it and look like a hero to all of them. You saved my marriage and my family! Hat's off!
My Mother phoned me and mentioned she was taking her lawnmower in to get serviced for a broken rope. I said dont do anything just yet until I check out UA-cam - And thankfully, your video was the first one I came across and it definitely did the trick!!! I thank you and My Mother definitely thanks you👍😉🇨🇦
I've thanked you before and i'll thank you again... I've been dabbling in the small engine service and i'm self taught from guys like you. I find it a relaxing and sometimes frustrating hobby. You have taught me so much Steve and i appreciate it so much.
Steve you saved my ass!! My wife was giving me hell about fixing the lawnmower and cutting the grass. No one actually went through the process of rewinding a new rope if yours broke off inside the spool. Thanks a million times!!!!
Thank you Steve, I just got a free tiller with a broken starter. The first thing I thought of was you I have repaired starters before but you took it up a notch. Great program. I'm now a faithful follower, Steve E.
Hey Steve. Used this tutorial to fix the starter on a log splitter this morning. Your tip about pulling a foot of rope through first worked perfectly. Excellent content. Guys like you are why I use youtube. Keep up the good work.
Amazing. I just did one the long way.. and when I put it back had wondered if there was not a simpler method. You showed it. With amazing clarity and simplicity. Thank you. You are the best in this business.
Not my exact problem, but this tutorial definitely saved me when I am out 10 miles away from the nearest Stihl shop, on a Sunday when everything is closed. This helped me right in the middle of a big job. A lot of people that share the same interests with me love your videos and tutorials. Thanks once again.
I've owned my landscape business for 36 years and been in the business 42 years and never saw anybody repair a starter the way you just did! I can't believe how well your method works! We always just kind of guessed at the length of the rope, how many turns to turn the spring. and then we would wrestle with the knots and threading like dealing with an rabid overcaffeinated earthworm. Thank you so much!
I have struggled with these for years using the screwdriver through the vent hole method. This is SO much easier. I just turned 69 and am not ashamed to say that I am still learning. Thanks for sharing your wealth of skill and practical knowledge.
Thanks Steve. The pull start on my Ferris BGF48K mower broke on a job last week. My service guy wasn't really helpful and the disassembly of the spring and pawls got me a little hung up. Your video and careful instruction helped me get fixed and running again for only about 20 minutes and a new rope! Thanks again!
Saved me some time and money. Just broke the rope on my Stihl blower! My wife thinks I'm a genius now. LOL Thanks Steve for the best Small Engine Repair channel on UA-cam!!
I just come in to take a look at anything you're up to.... Kinda like a neighbour just dropping into a mate's shed to catch up and spin a story or two or just look at gear. My neighbour went away gold prospecting for three weeks and he gave me his mulcher Briggs Stratton and he pulled it a few times and it barely started for him.... And so next day I gave it a few pulls and it gave a couple of coughs before stopping and next pull broke the start cord.... Love your videos... Neat trick to pull the cord through an extra foot and then knot it.
were off grid and run solar BUT being in northern mn in the winter means.... clouds and snow. today is sunday, that means I make Sunday dinner... was in the middle of prepping pumpkin pie and the sun is no where to be seen... hubby went to start the gen and the rope snapped right up by the pull! ty for the video! turkey dinner and pumpkin pie at our house tonight brought to us by STEVE'S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR lol.... second time u have saved my bacon w your easy to follow and relaxed how to diy vids. I can't thank you enough ♡
Order a shirt, i did and when i town i cant tell you how many conversations ive had w lots of nice folks. I also live 80 mi off the grid and from the closest walmart, ace hardware and TSC. Steve has saved my ass and have asstd several others out there several times. Im pretty good w a wrench but, w steves videos, its made life easier. God bless you steve.
Thank you Steve!!! You saved me in a tight spot. I broke my pressure washer pull cord right before I had 2 customers' cars to detail. I had mine back up and running within an hour. Thanks so much.
hey thanks for posting this video. had a broken lawn mower cord, brought a new. I followed your instructions. now I'm mowing the grass. you saved me a lot of money.
What's up Steve I'm Drew from Toledo Ohio :-) I've been messing around with the pull cord on my vintage 3.5 Toro for about a day and a half now and then something hit me.....my wife threw my phone at my head🤪 and I was like oh yeah Steve's Small Engine Saloon on UA-cam let me see if he has any quick tip fixes and like a pro I fixed it in less than 10 minutes thanks Steve keep the awesome helpful videos coming my brother stay safe and healthy✌
Thank you, Steve! The pull cord on my snow blower has broken twice at the knot and I used the screwdriver method to hold it in place. The problem with doing it that way is the tension on the cord is always a little looser than I'd like. Your method restores the cord tension the way it came from the factory.
Great Video! - along with all the others you do. You are a wealth of knowledge and really appreciate what you share and the detailed explanations that you provide. You have saved me many trips to the repair shop.
My boy you just saved my day at work !! I ripped the string off of the dirt compactor and the job has to get done .. I was trying to fix it but I had no idea what I was I came across your video and i learned something new god bless you my g
That worked like a charm. Couldn't believe it was that simple. My pull cord broke just yesterday, just an inch or so, used my old pull cord and now I can get back out there and till up the rest of my garden. BIG thanks from the U.P. of Michigan. Oh by the way, I also subscribed.
The algo is REAL! This vid came reccomended EXACTLY at the moment I was cussing out my dogs LITERALLY for chewing up the string 😂 such a BLESSING IN DISGUISE & on the Sons day 😮 holy spirits listening like ai GODS 🧘🏽♂️
Thanks. This did save me money, and hassle. I watched another video that suggested burning a grove in the pulley to help tighten the cord. Your method was much simpler.
Steve, this was a great video that help me accomplish replacing my old with new rope. I had my iPad near by to check on when I wanted to make sure I was doing it right. Thank you, thank you, thank you my fellow American for taking the time to make this and all your videos, you helped a 66 year old broke dick retired Marine who was running out of F-Bombs! 👏👏🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺!
Hey, Steve. Thank you. My hubby is so busy, our push mower is at the bottom of his to-do list. I do what I can to reduce his list, and one of those is fixing/replacing the pull cord I broke. He got me a new cord, but no time to get to it. Now I'm off to do this and mow the back yard. Fingers crossed I do this right.
Steve I always fix my own tools been doing tree work for 30 years and I always work on my own tools unless I get to a point where I just can't figure it out. I've wound them ropes up a lot of different ways pretty much depends on the situation at the time. hold them with Vise grip so they don't go back in using the screwdriver method so it doesn't unwind oh yeah but I have never seen it done like that I'm going to have to try that next time, unbelievable man, hats off. Almost Every time I see one of your channels I learn something new. But what I like about your show is even if I do know what you're doing and I have done it the same way . You still have an unbiased way of explaining the scenario for the people who really don't have a clue. You're very thorough an I enjoy watching how you teach people. You explain it so well even a caveman can do it.
Thanks so much for this, we had a power outage here in NH the other day and upon trying to start the generator the rope broke. It was only the first nine inches that broke off so in that "emergency situation" I was able to use what was left to make it function thanks to your video. Of course after getting it up and running the power company got the electricity back up and running. But I'm forever grateful for the valuable knowledge on how to do that simple repair for the rest of my life. Thanks again!
Hi Steve, Just wanted to say a BIG thank you. I'm a contractor in England, and your video was the best one I found on this subject and helped me to get back on the green! Cheers Mate!!
This happened to me,, I just took off the recoil starter and took a 3/4 inch socket on my drill, It worked so good I just kept using my "electric" starter. Thanks Steve, I love your channel. My Dad and my Grandpaw both tore down small motors,, this brings back great memories.
I'd wager Steve could retire if everyone he has helped gave $1 per time he helped them. I'd have a couple dollars in that kitty myself. He's one of them fellers that if'n he cain't fix it, it wasn't broke!
You saved me Steve!!! Went to start the log splitter and the cord ripped right out of it. After looking up a video I had it all back together in 10 minutes. Thank you!
Wow, I’m so grateful for you! First year working a used tiller on my own in the garden. Rope broke. Such clear instruction. I thank you! Gives me more and more confidence that I can believe in myself and find solutions when things go awry. Plus, you are a hoot and a holler! 🤣😂 Bless you
Steve I just want to thank you for all these wonderful videos that you’ve been working on with carburetors bridge and Stratton carburetors Tecumseh also for pull strings and anything that you can think of for lawnmowers how to change the oil generators snowblowers chainsaws your channel is very informative and so detailed I absolutely thank you for that and when I was younger I took a small engine repair in high school because they offered that as well as auto body shop and well as we get older the mind is not much of a steel trap as it was back in the day and I love the fact that you take your time with the channel and always have a cold beverage thanks so much for the great videos I just wanted to reach out to you from Pittsburgh saying please keep them coming because there’s always something that I always get myself into and need the informative guidance to get through what I need ... blessings
Great tip/hack there buddy. Subscribed :) Question: The wife was running the mower (older B&S Classic 35). Tank and carb fell off. Bolts vibrated loose. I put it back together again, but it won't run. At best it fires a bit out of the air intake. I can't figure out what the hell is wrong. Any ideas? If there's supposed to be a rubber O-ring on the carb sealing the carb and intake stud, then she lost it.
Thanks Bro. Have an old G100 Honda 2.2 and was having no luck replacing my broken pull start. Mac's Lawnmower wanted $35. I thought uh, no. Took it apart, learned how to rewind the spring, and now, I know how to re-spool the line properly. So Solly Mac......
Thank you, Steve. My snowblower recoil starter rope broke in February so I used the electric start several times. It’s such a pain to get the cord strung out to my shed that I prefer the recoil starter. Thankfully I found your video today and now I know It’ll be an easy repair.
I've NEVER REPAIR a Lawnmower until today. Yes, the thought of taking it to the repair shop was on my mind. THANK YOU!!! Yes, you've saved me a minimum of $100. 1). I overfilled the oil 2). jammed... mower would not start 3). After draining the oil and taking the plug out. 4). I broke the Pull Rope 5). ***I REALLY was going to take it to the repair guy... NOPE! 6). THANK YOU LORD JESUS!! Repair Everything by watching videos! 7). Mower is QUIETER and works better!!
Your awesome man, I've got no small engine experience and you helped me fix my snowblower and saved me money, hopefully this vid will do the same, thanks in advance.
Generator rope breaks: Me: Honey the rope broke Wife: (with stink eye) What are you looking at me for, FIX IT!!! *(Gets rid of wife)* Great video! Keep up the great work.
Mr. Steve is the best I've ever seen on his UA-cam he does a wonderful job he breaks it down shortly any tells you how to do it he's the best I've ever seen on this UA-cam Applause he's the best I live in Tennessee he does a great job he shows it he shows us how to do it and he kept my from throwing my lawn mower and the trash this on unreal this time is my fan another wonderful job good job
Are you freaking kidding me, this was the best video, 35 yo, 2 time in my life working on a recoil, im like...how in the world does this work again....this video was pretty slick! Thank you!
I just watched the video and presto! I was able to fix the starter rope on my lawnmover on the first go. Thank you so much for your fast and easy instructions.
Cheers Steve! Last weekend the mower cord snapped so I got a new one. I had a fundamental idea of how it's assembled but no experience replacing the cord, which I managed to do and was quite proud of myself when it fired up first pull... Except the cord didn't retract. Pulled it apart and figured the spring needed tension before tying and winding the cord, but couldn't work out how. This video solved it. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Thanks for the video. I just broke my rope yesterday. I've put ropes on before, but it never hurts to watch a pro, and maybe learn a trick or two. Allow me to tell you about this mower, it has a Briggs&Stratton engine 3hp, this mower was given to me around 1982, the guy who gave it to me said his father in law gave it to him, so Lord knows how old it really is. I have used and abused this poor mower ever since. Been underwater during a flood, now it's on it at least third if not forth body, still runs like a champ.
Thanks for the information. Plenty of folks out there posting on this kind of stuff, but I like your straightforward approach. Being from northern Michigan, I appreciate the subtle Canuck humor. Got my blower fixed, now I'm laughing!
Steve, thank you. You have the very best videos. Clear, easy to follow and dozens of tips I have never heard or seen before. Hopefully, the local tech schools in your area is paying you to each their students.
Thanks Steve just broke the cord on a used master craft snow blower. the machine runs however stalls out after a couple of minutes, choke issues and or carb. keep up the good work!
Thank you so so much my husband is away right now so I’m having too do stuff my self an my mower rope just broke I had no idea that I had too do it this way u have helped me more then u will ever know thanks
Thanks! Your vids have saved me a lot of work. Now, I know how to wind a starter rope in a much better way and I didn't pop off the rivets on my mower!
Thanks Steve for the tip. Just fixed mine on a Honda lawnmower. Just sprayed some lubricant in that small hole and what a difference. Thanks for all the tips. Keep up the work. Chris
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He basically did describe it anyway. Just hold it in place with a screwdriver, put the cord in and tie and then when you remove the screwdriver it'd pull in the cord winding it in.
Steve man you have saved me tons of money. I was a lost puppy till I found your channel. Its guys like you that make this world go around. The knowledge you are sharing has taken years to accumulate. I really appreciate ya.
Thank you so much buddy....
I pulled the rope right out of my weed whip this morning. Now instead of bashing it against a tree until I feel better and scaring off my family members I can fix it and look like a hero to all of them. You saved my marriage and my family! Hat's off!
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My Mother phoned me and mentioned she was taking her lawnmower in to get serviced for a broken rope. I said dont do anything just yet until I check out UA-cam - And thankfully, your video was the first one I came across and it definitely did the trick!!! I thank you and My Mother definitely thanks you👍😉🇨🇦
Right on buddy! You're Welcome...
Love your instruction. Never cease to learn something. I'm 76, and not a bad mechanic, but I enjoy watching you. Thanks
Right on George! You're Welcome...
I've thanked you before and i'll thank you again... I've been dabbling in the small engine service and i'm self taught from guys like you. I find it a relaxing and sometimes frustrating hobby. You have taught me so much Steve and i appreciate it so much.
Thanks Kevin....
Steve you saved my ass!! My wife was giving me hell about fixing the lawnmower and cutting the grass. No one actually went through the process of rewinding a new rope if yours broke off inside the spool. Thanks a million times!!!!
You're Welcome two million times....
Thank you Steve, I just got a free tiller with a broken starter. The first thing I thought of was you
I have repaired starters before but you took it up a notch. Great program. I'm now a faithful follower, Steve E.
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Hey Steve. Used this tutorial to fix the starter on a log splitter this morning. Your tip about pulling a foot of rope through first worked perfectly. Excellent content. Guys like you are why I use youtube. Keep up the good work.
Right on Andrew! Thank You...
Amazing. I just did one the long way.. and when I put it back had wondered if there was not a simpler method. You showed it. With amazing clarity and simplicity. Thank you. You are the best in this business.
You're Welcome...
Not my exact problem, but this tutorial definitely saved me when I am out 10 miles away from the nearest Stihl shop, on a Sunday when everything is closed. This helped me right in the middle of a big job. A lot of people that share the same interests with me love your videos and tutorials. Thanks once again.
Great to hear!
I've owned my landscape business for 36 years and been in the business 42 years and never saw anybody repair a starter the way you just did! I can't believe how well your method works! We always just kind of guessed at the length of the rope, how many turns to turn the spring. and then we would wrestle with the knots and threading like dealing with an rabid overcaffeinated earthworm. Thank you so much!
Right on Buddy! You're Welcome...
I have struggled with these for years using the screwdriver through the vent hole method. This is SO much easier. I just turned 69 and am not ashamed to say that I am still learning. Thanks for sharing your wealth of skill and practical knowledge.
Excellent!
Thanks Steve.
The pull start on my Ferris BGF48K mower broke on a job last week. My service guy wasn't really helpful and the disassembly of the spring and pawls got me a little hung up. Your video and careful instruction helped me get fixed and running again for only about 20 minutes and a new rope! Thanks again!
Right on...
One of the best fix it channels on the internet, Thank You!
Wow, thanks!
Saved me some time and money. Just broke the rope on my Stihl blower! My wife thinks I'm a genius now. LOL Thanks Steve for the best Small Engine Repair channel on UA-cam!!
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My generator starter rope broke.
I watched his video.
I did what he said.
My generator works now.
Thanks Steve!
You're Welcome...
Thank you for speaking Canadian so that I can understand!
You are welcome. That's why I do this!
I just come in to take a look at anything you're up to.... Kinda like a neighbour just dropping into a mate's shed to catch up and spin a story or two or just look at gear. My neighbour went away gold prospecting for three weeks and he gave me his mulcher Briggs Stratton and he pulled it a few times and it barely started for him.... And so next day I gave it a few pulls and it gave a couple of coughs before stopping and next pull broke the start cord.... Love your videos... Neat trick to pull the cord through an extra foot and then knot it.
were off grid and run solar BUT being in northern mn in the winter means.... clouds and snow. today is sunday, that means I make Sunday dinner... was in the middle of prepping pumpkin pie and the sun is no where to be seen... hubby went to start the gen and the rope snapped right up by the pull! ty for the video! turkey dinner and pumpkin pie at our house tonight brought to us by STEVE'S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR lol.... second time u have saved my bacon w your easy to follow and relaxed how to diy vids. I can't thank you enough ♡
You cant believe how much a comment like this makes me happy! SO glad to hear it....
Order a shirt, i did and when i town i cant tell you how many conversations ive had w lots of nice folks. I also live 80 mi off the grid and from the closest walmart, ace hardware and TSC. Steve has saved my ass and have asstd several others out there several times. Im pretty good w a wrench but, w steves videos, its made life easier. God bless you steve.
Thank you Steve!!!
You saved me in a tight spot. I broke my pressure washer pull cord right before I had 2 customers' cars to detail. I had mine back up and running within an hour. Thanks so much.
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Steve out!!! I’ve always been scared to try this, not anymore!!! Thanks Steve 👍👍👍
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I’m grateful for my pops! He’s taught me lessons just like these and man I appreciate him every time I need help just like I do now. Thanks Steve!
That is awesome!
hey thanks for posting this video. had a broken lawn mower cord, brought a new. I followed your instructions. now I'm mowing the grass. you saved me a lot of money.
Right on Buddy...
What's up Steve I'm Drew from Toledo Ohio :-) I've been messing around with the pull cord on my vintage 3.5 Toro for about a day and a half now and then something hit me.....my wife threw my phone at my head🤪 and I was like oh yeah Steve's Small Engine Saloon on UA-cam let me see if he has any quick tip fixes and like a pro I fixed it in less than 10 minutes thanks Steve keep the awesome helpful videos coming my brother stay safe and healthy✌
Right on Drew! Thank You...
Thank you, Steve! The pull cord on my snow blower has broken twice at the knot and I used the screwdriver method to hold it in place. The problem with doing it that way is the tension on the cord is always a little looser than I'd like. Your method restores the cord tension the way it came from the factory.
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This video is spectacular. Love your sense of humor.
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I don't even know why I watch any other small engine tips, this channel is the go too. Steve you are the man! Cheers 🍻 Thank you
Wow, thank you!
Great Video! - along with all the others you do. You are a wealth of knowledge and really appreciate what you share and the detailed explanations that you provide. You have saved me many trips to the repair shop.
I appreciate that!
Finally a video of someone showing how to replace pull handle and easy way to string the lawnmower. Thank u.
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Wow, great concise and to the point video, thanks!
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My boy you just saved my day at work !! I ripped the string off of the dirt compactor and the job has to get done .. I was trying to fix it but I had no idea what I was I came across your video and i learned something new god bless you my g
Nice work!
Thank you for the simple explanation. Helped me out. 🍻
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That worked like a charm. Couldn't believe it was that simple. My pull cord broke just yesterday, just an inch or so, used my old pull cord and now I can get back out there and till up the rest of my garden. BIG thanks from the U.P. of Michigan. Oh by the way, I also subscribed.
Excellent!
Just found your channel and so glad that I did. Learned a lot already, keep up the good work!
Thank You...
Steve, for many of us, is the Dad we never had. You rock bro, thanks again.
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The algo is REAL! This vid came reccomended EXACTLY at the moment I was cussing out my dogs LITERALLY for chewing up the string 😂 such a BLESSING IN DISGUISE & on the Sons day 😮 holy spirits listening like ai GODS 🧘🏽♂️
Thanks. This did save me money, and hassle. I watched another video that suggested burning a grove in the pulley to help tighten the cord. Your method was much simpler.
Glad it helped
Steve, this was a great video that help me accomplish replacing my old with new rope. I had my iPad near by to check on when I wanted to make sure I was doing it right. Thank you, thank you, thank you my fellow American for taking the time to make this and all your videos, you helped a 66 year old broke dick retired Marine who was running out of F-Bombs! 👏👏🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺!
Hey, Steve. Thank you. My hubby is so busy, our push mower is at the bottom of his to-do list. I do what I can to reduce his list, and one of those is fixing/replacing the pull cord I broke. He got me a new cord, but no time to get to it. Now I'm off to do this and mow the back yard. Fingers crossed I do this right.
Good luck!
Best tutorial ever! Thank you so much!
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Steve I always fix my own tools been doing tree work for 30 years and I always work on my own tools unless I get to a point where I just can't figure it out. I've wound them ropes up a lot of different ways pretty much depends on the situation at the time. hold them with Vise grip so they don't go back in using the screwdriver method so it doesn't unwind oh yeah but I have never seen it done like that I'm going to have to try that next time, unbelievable man, hats off. Almost Every time I see one of your channels I learn something new. But what I like about your show is even if I do know what you're doing and I have done it the same way . You still have an unbiased way of explaining the scenario for the people who really don't have a clue. You're very thorough an I enjoy watching how you teach people. You explain it so well even a caveman can do it.
Right on
Another great video from the saloon!👍👍
Thanks Buddy..
Thanks so much for this, we had a power outage here in NH the other day and upon trying to start the generator the rope broke. It was only the first nine inches that broke off so in that "emergency situation" I was able to use what was left to make it function thanks to your video. Of course after getting it up and running the power company got the electricity back up and running. But I'm forever grateful for the valuable knowledge on how to do that simple repair for the rest of my life. Thanks again!
Glad it helped
Great straight forward video. Thank you. Cheers
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Hi Steve, Just wanted to say a BIG thank you. I'm a contractor in England, and your video was the best one I found on this subject and helped me to get back on the green! Cheers Mate!!
Right on Danny! Thank You...
"Accidentally break the rope on purpose", funny, Steve! Got to love that.
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This happened to me,, I just took off the recoil starter and took a 3/4 inch socket on my drill, It worked so good I just kept using my "electric" starter. Thanks Steve, I love your channel. My Dad and my Grandpaw both tore down small motors,, this brings back great memories.
Steve, awesome video!!! Thank you so much for such a great tutorial!!!
Thank You...and You're Welcome...
I tried your method on a starter which didn't have a place to put the screwdriver through as you mentioned, it worked very well. Thank you!
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Another great instruction video, keep up the good work.
Thanks Alan...
Fixing a broken rope for my Gen has been a nightmare for me until now.. Thanks for the simplified process Steve. You sure made my day😊
Glad to help
If we all gave a dollar everytime he helps us that would be awesome
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I'd wager Steve could retire if everyone he has helped gave $1 per time he helped them. I'd have a couple dollars in that kitty myself. He's one of them fellers that if'n he cain't fix it, it wasn't broke!
Best teacher on you tube. His videos teach me so much.
Thank You...
Omg you saved me so much time I had 3 beers lol great video ! Thank you
LOL, Right on...
Was able to replace my mower's pull cord this morning....thanks to your video. I appreciate you & the time you took to make the content!
Great job!
You had me laughing when the rope broke,that's my same reaction when one breaks.Then I pop my first beer!
Right on ...
When is it?
You saved me Steve!!! Went to start the log splitter and the cord ripped right out of it. After looking up a video I had it all back together in 10 minutes. Thank you!
Glad I could help
Another great simplified explanation that will help us all.
Thank You...
Wow, I’m so grateful for you! First year working a used tiller on my own in the garden. Rope broke. Such clear instruction. I thank you! Gives me more and more confidence that I can believe in myself and find solutions when things go awry. Plus, you are a hoot and a holler! 🤣😂 Bless you
Glad I could help!
Steve I just want to thank you for all these wonderful videos that you’ve been working on with carburetors bridge and Stratton carburetors Tecumseh also for pull strings and anything that you can think of for lawnmowers how to change the oil generators snowblowers chainsaws your channel is very informative and so detailed I absolutely thank you for that and when I was younger I took a small engine repair in high school because they offered that as well as auto body shop and well as we get older the mind is not much of a steel trap as it was back in the day and I love the fact that you take your time with the channel and always have a cold beverage thanks so much for the great videos I just wanted to reach out to you from Pittsburgh saying please keep them coming because there’s always something that I always get myself into and need the informative guidance to get through what I need ... blessings
Great tip/hack there buddy. Subscribed :) Question: The wife was running the mower (older B&S Classic 35). Tank and carb fell off. Bolts vibrated loose. I put it back together again, but it won't run. At best it fires a bit out of the air intake. I can't figure out what the hell is wrong. Any ideas? If there's supposed to be a rubber O-ring on the carb sealing the carb and intake stud, then she lost it.
Sounds like an Air leak or mislaid O Ring somewhere...
Thanks Bro. Have an old G100 Honda 2.2 and was having no luck replacing my broken pull start. Mac's Lawnmower wanted $35. I thought uh, no. Took it apart, learned how to rewind the spring, and now, I know how to re-spool the line properly. So Solly Mac......
Hey Steve O, just saved me $50 plus & no "stink eye" bud. Keep up the great vids. Al out !
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Dude! We used your technique to fix an old old roro tiller and it worked! Kudos 😊
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Perfect commentary
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Thank you, Steve. My snowblower recoil starter rope broke in February so I used the electric start several times. It’s such a pain to get the cord strung out to my shed that I prefer the recoil starter. Thankfully I found your video today and now I know It’ll be an easy repair.
Great to hear!
An excellent video... Thank You!
You are welcome. That's why I do this!
Rope broke today and had no idea how to fix it until I watched this video. What a simple fix...thanks so much for your instruction.
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Thank you sir now I can't wait to work on a lawn mower I found by dumpster it's missing this part
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Thanks STEVE! Because of you my wife found this video and made me fix my mower to mow a half acre in the hot Texas sun. Time to get an electric mower
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“...and you’re off and runnin. You’re laughin.” He’s right.
I've NEVER REPAIR a Lawnmower until today. Yes, the thought of taking it to the repair shop was on my mind. THANK YOU!!! Yes, you've saved me a minimum of $100.
1). I overfilled the oil
2). jammed... mower would not start
3). After draining the oil and taking the plug out.
4). I broke the Pull Rope
5). ***I REALLY was going to take it to the repair guy... NOPE!
6). THANK YOU LORD JESUS!! Repair Everything by watching videos!
7). Mower is QUIETER and works better!!
Well we're all screwed then. 10mm socket? That's always the one that gets lost.
Your awesome man, I've got no small engine experience and you helped me fix my snowblower and saved me money, hopefully this vid will do the same, thanks in advance.
Generator rope breaks:
Me: Honey the rope broke
Wife: (with stink eye) What are you looking at me for, FIX IT!!!
*(Gets rid of wife)*
Great video! Keep up the great work.
Steve I just did exactly what you said and....presto!
Like magic it works perfectly. Thank you so much for doing these videos. Keep up the great work!
Great to hear!
Will 550 cord work?
Probably, as long as it is the proper size... Just make sure you cut it off your wife's parachute and not yours!!!!
Great sense of humor. Love it!
First timer here for the pull cord... Thanks you made it very is to understand and do
Mr. Steve is the best I've ever seen on his UA-cam he does a wonderful job he breaks it down shortly any tells you how to do it he's the best I've ever seen on this UA-cam Applause he's the best I live in Tennessee he does a great job he shows it he shows us how to do it and he kept my from throwing my lawn mower and the trash this on unreal this time is my fan another wonderful job good job
WOW! Thank You...
This is the best video out there. You don't assume viewers know a thing. Well done, Sir
Are you freaking kidding me, this was the best video, 35 yo, 2 time in my life working on a recoil, im like...how in the world does this work again....this video was pretty slick! Thank you!
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Using this as a learning tool so I can fix up lawn mowers as a business, thank you.
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I just watched the video and presto! I was able to fix the starter rope on my lawnmover on the first go. Thank you so much for your fast and easy instructions.
Fantastic!
Cheers Steve! Last weekend the mower cord snapped so I got a new one. I had a fundamental idea of how it's assembled but no experience replacing the cord, which I managed to do and was quite proud of myself when it fired up first pull... Except the cord didn't retract. Pulled it apart and figured the spring needed tension before tying and winding the cord, but couldn't work out how. This video solved it. Thanks and keep up the great work!
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Thanks for the video. I just broke my rope yesterday. I've put ropes on before, but it never hurts to watch a pro, and maybe learn a trick or two.
Allow me to tell you about this mower, it has a Briggs&Stratton engine 3hp, this mower was given to me around 1982, the guy who gave it to me said his father in law gave it to him, so Lord knows how old it really is. I have used and abused this poor mower ever since. Been underwater during a flood, now it's on it at least third if not forth body, still runs like a champ.
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I have replaced many starter cords, never as easily or as fast as you just showed me. THANK YOU!! Next round is on me.
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Tried several time to install starter rope, did get it right until I watched your video thank you,thank you.
Didnt
Glad it helped
Thanks for the information. Plenty of folks out there posting on this kind of stuff, but I like your straightforward approach. Being from northern Michigan, I appreciate the subtle Canuck humor. Got my blower fixed, now I'm laughing!
I appreciate that!
Steve, thank you. You have the very best videos. Clear, easy to follow and dozens of tips I have never heard or seen before. Hopefully, the local tech schools in your area is paying you to each their students.
Thanks Steve just broke the cord on a used master craft snow blower.
the machine runs however stalls out after a couple of minutes, choke issues and or carb.
keep up the good work!
Thank you so so much my husband is away right now so I’m having too do stuff my self an my mower rope just broke I had no idea that I had too do it this way u have helped me more then u will ever know thanks
You got this!
Thanks for the video. I repaired the starter rope on my Lawn mower but didn't do the best job. I can do it again correctly now.
All the best Steve.
Excellent!
I just watched your video and after 15 minutes in the garage with my tiller, done. New starter rope is in. 👍
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Steve you are my go to small engines guy! 👍🙏 Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, you are a money , time and life saver!
Thank you very much!
Thanks! Your vids have saved me a lot of work. Now, I know how to wind a starter rope in a much better way and I didn't pop off the rivets on my mower!
Great to hear!
Thank you very much. Thanx again.
Your tips saved me a lot of cash and headache.
I followed your steps and fixed my recoil in minutes. Thanx again.
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I was all set to take my assembly to a small engine shop but found this video. Thanks a bunch Steve!
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Thanks Steve for the tip. Just fixed mine on a Honda lawnmower. Just sprayed some lubricant in that small hole and what a difference. Thanks for all the tips. Keep up the work. Chris
Glad it helped