Hello I'm jon that video about replacing string to start weed eater was very good to watch and learn you make it look easy and it was thanks to you Thank you
Seen the cord in spark hole mentioned in comments on another video, wasn't sure about it. after seeing you do it I tried it and worked perfectly. Good job, thank you
Fantastic - Thank you very much. I came across to this from another (abbreviated) video, for which I agreed with others (and you) that there were steps missing. I watched this one step-by-step while doing my own pullcord repair and it reflected it perfectly. (Note - I had trouble removing the split washer (and replacing it again - perhaps I should have bought a new one). Anyway, this video got my through the process A to Z. Thank you.
Outstanding instructions. Really appreciate the help. The lock washer on my machine is split so I will need to get a replacement. I can't find the part online. Would you happen to know the part number for that retainer?
This question was asked before and I was unable to find that part sold individually. I can’t guarantee a fit but I suggested trying something like buying a kit like this amzn.to/4fj4Q6e with various sizes. Or check local hardware store/tractor supply.
@@SHONEY21Z Thanks for the advice. That was the route I was hoping to avoid as I hate to have so much excess stuff that's hard for me to throw out. I will measure the outside diameter and get a kit that includes a push on retainer ring that will fit. Thanks again!
No matter what I try.....I can't get the torx screw off that holds the clutch drum on. This one I'm working on is a Craftsman.....but as you know it's the same. My screw is a T30 and it looks as if someone may have messed it up. Any suggestions. I sure hate to drill it.
That’s a tough one. Stripping that screw is a major ordeal. I would search Amazon/harbor freight or anywhere you can think of for a long skinny stripped bolt extractor. Another option I’ve seen ppl try is hammer a flathead into the bolt head to try and make new groove and turn it that way. I’ve also seen this done with a slightly larger torx T-handle
Hey bro, GOOD JOB. You gotta be payin the preacher EVERY Sunday morning or something, because that aint natural for that spring to go back together that easy.How many times have I had one come from undone andtwist up lookin like a tennis ball.LOFL.
There is a tool for it but I don’t have it haha. I’m not gonna lie, my hands were cramping by the time I got all the spring tight enough to get it inside the plastic spool.
I hope there is a special place in hell reserved for whoever created that damned spring .🤬 I just spent 2 hours repeatedly winding that cursed thing and it’s still off. My hands feel destroyed!
@@SHONEY21Z are you telling me you're from Pennsylvania. I used to live in Newark Delaware made the mistake I'm going to Philadelphia on the 4th of July had a good time
Aye so the notch that the string is supposed to lock into. How does that work? It would leave the string hanging off the side a little and cause it to get caught, would it not? Im confused.
At 16:45, you can see this being done, sort of. With the string fully extended and no tension on the spring, pull the string inward toward the pulley and make a loop. Hook the string into the notch and start turning the pulley clockwise. About 5/6 turns at most. (Depending on the length of your string) then pull the pull cord handle out so there’s no more loop and the n allow the pulley to retract the pull cord.
When I use the t15 to remove the screw, it doesn’t loosen. It keeps spinning the pull string inside. What am I doing wrong? I have the craftsman WC2200
Is everything together but the cord all the way out? If so then you are ready to start winding up the spring. Pull the cord out from the inside of the cover. There’s a groove in the white pulley, lock the cord in that groove and start winding the pulley clockwise about 5-6 times. Then let go of the pulley and it should retract the cord
Early in the video, you mention the need for a long handled T15 and T20. Later, you state that you are using a T25 to remove the shaft that covers the clutch. Did I misunderstand or did you possibly mix up he T15 for the T25? I need to buy the part. Thanks for a great video.
@@SHONEY21Z Thank you! I appreciate the video and the prompt reply to my query. I bought a set of long-handled torx wrenches at amazon and it includes the necessary size. My weed whacker is not the same model as yours, but it is very similar and your video helped me muddle through the project. I pulled the thing apart, put new line on, wound it up, etc. etc. It retracts nicely in its plastic housing until I reattach it to the weed whacker and pull the cord against the resistance of trying to turn the piston. Now when I pull the cord, it is not engaging the engine. It just makes a ratchet-sounding noise like it is slipping; clearly it won't start the engine this way. Any ideas? Might the part that catches the engine be worn out? I can't see that it is, but I don't have a lot of experience at this. Thanks.
A question for you or anybody else out there that's in the know. On the one i'm working on there's a little sliding piece of black plastic that slides in the housing up against the coil/ spark plug wire, I put a new coil on and it had spark just fine until I reassembled .on the old coil there's a ,Emory mark where the slider was rubbing on it. Have you or anybody else had issues nwith the lil slider?
@@wesbrown5708there’s an arrow showing the direction to spin the clutch I used a wrench on the square part of the clutch and started turning in the direction of the arrow while holding the trimmer head tightly
Hmm. It’s probably just very tight. It’s scary to turn but as long as the t15 is seated well and a lot of downforce it shouldn’t strip. It takes a lot of force to crack the bolt but then it comes out easy. A long t15 bit on an impact would probably break it open easier but if it slips it strips. That’s my best suggestion just to use the handle and turn pretty hard with down pressure. Hard to hold the head and the tool at the same time but it should loosen.
The part isn’t sold individually. You’d need to buy the whole starter assembly for around $25. You could try to match it from a kit of end cap clips like this one from Amazon. amzn.to/3KSrGDZ
I have a craftsman 2 cycle 25cc and im on the clutch part of it and every time i turned it the clutch wont come off idk if im doing something wrong or what
Is the motor turning over? Or is it turning a little with spring tension? You have to take out the spring tension and then turn it a little further to break it free. It’s not easy.
@@funnypants1234 does it feel spring loaded when you turn it? Because you have to push through the secondary spring until it’s uncoiled and the lm turn it a little further to break the clutch free. Try using a little penetrating oil near the threads or slightly heating it but don’t melt the plastic.
@@SHONEY21Z not yet. I don't think so because my cord. Just ripped. And just neede that. Soon as I start put rope. It started right up but I didn't wind it correctly. I have 2 identical 4 stroke ones side by side The issue is with the 2cycle one. It's just slightly different. Doesn't have that plate. Like yours. And everything else but no plate. But you know what I it could be. I just think the part where you put the cord on the groove. I cant seem to do it like you did. Ive watched the video over and over. Maybe in just stupid or maybe it is broken. How do I confirm that. Minr doesn't have visiblly that spring you like your s. But when i put it together the rope rope will retract. But then got stuck after s few times. So I know it has tension. How can I show you. ~? Maybe post. A video on my channel and send link. Appreciate you responding. Been doing it for 2 days just got over it.
@ 16:45 you can see how I pull the string through and hook it onto the little notch on the white pulley. I turned to 5 times but needed 7 times. So there really wasn’t much to see on the second 2 extra turns. Sorry about the camera view. Not always easy to make sure I’m in perfect view while making the video.
@@dennyhall4466 unfortunately Idont have one in the shop right now. What are you having trouble with? Is the spring in and the pulley in place? And now the string is all the way out but not coming back in? If so I’ll can try to talk walk you through the next step
@@SHONEY21ZI watched this video and fixed my weed wacker once, now like a lot of people I'm having trouble getting the cord to retract (after pullcord pulled all the way out again; repair attempt #2). The spring is in and recoiling. When I put the string into the notch to start winding the pulley, it doesn't feed onto the pulley reel without contacting the sides of the housing. If I just let the pulley go after winding, it bunches up without retracting the pull cord. Any advice?
This is killing im getting ready to just throw this in garbage. For starters mine is 2 cycle engine. I have both the 2cycle and 4cycle engine torn apart. Mine doesnt have that shield. And no spring like mentioned. It biulds tension but after 3.or for start the cord doesnt wind back up. Then it gets siezed.
Much more detailed....Thanks so much for responding to the concerns of your viewers.
Thanks for the comment. Cheers
Great detail video! Rope in the spark plug port was the BEST trick ever! Could not have done it without that tip. THANK YOU
And thank you sir for commenting. Glad I could help. Every like and comment helps the channel!
Does one size piece of rope,as far as diameter goes, work better than another? I’ve tried two different sizes and didn’t stop the piston from movement
Hello I'm jon that video about replacing string to start weed eater was very good to watch and learn you make it look easy and it was thanks to you Thank you
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching
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After the many videos I searched trying to figure this out, your video was the most helpful. Thank you very much for that!
Glad it helped. And thanks for sharing!
Seen the cord in spark hole mentioned in comments on another video, wasn't sure about it. after seeing you do it I tried it and worked perfectly. Good job, thank you
Glad I could help
Holy smokes-I never would have attempted this repair but I just got through it and it went great. Really great tutorial, saved me some $$$
These are the comments I look forward to. Thanks for the feedback. Glad I could help!
Thank you for this detailed video. I just needed to know how to get the cord to retract after replacing a broken one. 👍
No problem. Glad I could help.
I'll probably be doing one of these shortly, the video was a great help! Thanks!
Glad I could help. Good luck!
Fantastic - Thank you very much. I came across to this from another (abbreviated) video, for which I agreed with others (and you) that there were steps missing. I watched this one step-by-step while doing my own pullcord repair and it reflected it perfectly. (Note - I had trouble removing the split washer (and replacing it again - perhaps I should have bought a new one).
Anyway, this video got my through the process A to Z. Thank you.
Thanks for watching. And glad I could help!
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Terry from Texas. I finally dug a hole and buried that Craftsman weed eater
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Outstanding instructions. Really appreciate the help. The lock washer on my machine is split so I will need to get a replacement. I can't find the part online. Would you happen to know the part number for that retainer?
This question was asked before and I was unable to find that part sold individually. I can’t guarantee a fit but I suggested trying something like buying a kit like this amzn.to/4fj4Q6e with various sizes. Or check local hardware store/tractor supply.
@@SHONEY21Z Thanks for the advice. That was the route I was hoping to avoid as I hate to have so much excess stuff that's hard for me to throw out. I will measure the outside diameter and get a kit that includes a push on retainer ring that will fit. Thanks again!
No matter what I try.....I can't get the torx screw off that holds the clutch drum on. This one I'm working on is a Craftsman.....but as you know it's the same. My screw is a T30 and it looks as if someone may have messed it up.
Any suggestions. I sure hate to drill it.
That’s a tough one. Stripping that screw is a major ordeal. I would search Amazon/harbor freight or anywhere you can think of for a long skinny stripped bolt extractor. Another option I’ve seen ppl try is hammer a flathead into the bolt head to try and make new groove and turn it that way. I’ve also seen this done with a slightly larger torx T-handle
OMG what a helpful video! Thanks so much man!
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Hey bro, GOOD JOB. You gotta be payin the preacher EVERY Sunday morning or something, because that aint natural for that spring to go back together that easy.How many times have I had one come from undone andtwist up lookin like a tennis ball.LOFL.
There is a tool for it but I don’t have it haha. I’m not gonna lie, my hands were cramping by the time I got all the spring tight enough to get it inside the plastic spool.
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Sorry one more question and I think I messed up and have to restart. When you are winding the spool.. the string is NOT winding up right?
Is the spring there and not broken?
What spring? Looks exactly like the video
Doesn't my bad
Yeah for real same question too is it winding?
I hope there is a special place in hell reserved for whoever created that damned spring .🤬 I just spent 2 hours repeatedly winding that cursed thing and it’s still off. My hands feel destroyed!
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@@SHONEY21Z are you telling me you're from Pennsylvania. I used to live in Newark Delaware made the mistake I'm going to Philadelphia on the 4th of July had a good time
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Aye so the notch that the string is supposed to lock into.
How does that work? It would leave the string hanging off the side a little and cause it to get caught, would it not? Im confused.
At 16:45, you can see this being done, sort of. With the string fully extended and no tension on the spring, pull the string inward toward the pulley and make a loop. Hook the string into the notch and start turning the pulley clockwise. About 5/6 turns at most. (Depending on the length of your string) then pull the pull cord handle out so there’s no more loop and the n allow the pulley to retract the pull cord.
Do u know how to turn a pull start into an electric start or cordless drill start?
Also, would it be necessary to remove the spring and rope for the electric start to work?
I do not. Now how unless it already has the electric start option.
No the pull cord can stay if you have an electric start model. You can also remove it if you wish
When I use the t15 to remove the screw, it doesn’t loosen. It keeps spinning the pull string inside. What am I doing wrong? I have the craftsman WC2200
Did you block off the piston? Otherwise you’ll be turning the motor over when you try unscrewing the torx bolt.
@@SHONEY21Z yes I got it now
What ‘groove’ are you talking about at 16:49 awesome video but once it gets to rewinding the pull cord the directions are hard to follow
Is everything together but the cord all the way out? If so then you are ready to start winding up the spring. Pull the cord out from the inside of the cover. There’s a groove in the white pulley, lock the cord in that groove and start winding the pulley clockwise about 5-6 times. Then let go of the pulley and it should retract the cord
For anyone that could help. If I just removed the whole pull cord and just used electric start, would that work?
it should work
Early in the video, you mention the need for a long handled T15 and T20. Later, you state that you are using a T25 to remove the shaft that covers the clutch. Did I misunderstand or did you possibly mix up he T15 for the T25? I need to buy the part. Thanks for a great video.
It’s a T15 torx long handle to get the clutch bell off. There’s a link in the description the tool at Amazon.
@@SHONEY21Z Thank you! I appreciate the video and the prompt reply to my query. I bought a set of long-handled torx wrenches at amazon and it includes the necessary size. My weed whacker is not the same model as yours, but it is very similar and your video helped me muddle through the project. I pulled the thing apart, put new line on, wound it up, etc. etc. It retracts nicely in its plastic housing until I reattach it to the weed whacker and pull the cord against the resistance of trying to turn the piston. Now when I pull the cord, it is not engaging the engine. It just makes a ratchet-sounding noise like it is slipping; clearly it won't start the engine this way. Any ideas? Might the part that catches the engine be worn out? I can't see that it is, but I don't have a lot of experience at this. Thanks.
It sounds like the paws aren’t engaging. Sometimes they get stuck and need lubrication and sometimes it’s assembled wrong and somethings hanging up
A question for you or anybody else out there that's in the know. On the one i'm working on there's a little sliding piece of black plastic that slides in the housing up against the coil/ spark plug wire, I put a new coil on and it had spark just fine until I reassembled .on the old coil there's a ,Emory mark where the slider was rubbing on it. Have you or anybody else had issues nwith the lil slider?
Are you sure that’s the problem? Could be a grounding issue. Check all the wires and attachments over again.
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On the T15 do you turn counter clockwise or clockwise ?
Lefty loosey (counter clockwise) but make sure to block the piston from turning as well when taking the clutch off.
Thanks, I blocked the piston but the t15 will not budge. Any idea what might be the issue?
@@wesbrown5708there’s an arrow showing the direction to spin the clutch I used a wrench on the square part of the clutch and started turning in the direction of the arrow while holding the trimmer head tightly
@@SHONEY21Z I meant the t15. I blocked the piston but still cannot get it to budge. Any idea what might be the issue?
Hmm. It’s probably just very tight. It’s scary to turn but as long as the t15 is seated well and a lot of downforce it shouldn’t strip. It takes a lot of force to crack the bolt but then it comes out easy. A long t15 bit on an impact would probably break it open easier but if it slips it strips. That’s my best suggestion just to use the handle and turn pretty hard with down pressure. Hard to hold the head and the tool at the same time but it should loosen.
Does anyone have a source for the "lock nut" that holds down the starter recoil as shown at 8:20?
I split it removing it.
The part isn’t sold individually. You’d need to buy the whole starter assembly for around $25. You could try to match it from a kit of end cap clips like this one from Amazon.
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Is there any other way to block the piston other than shoving a rope down?
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The sting method worked perfrect. Never thought of that. So simple yet effective.
Great news!
What kind of rope is that? Where would I buy it?
Hello I have a question how much cord should I put ?
Should be about 4 feet. Go a little long, can always cut off excess.
Seems to be a Craftsman design flaw for sure!
Terrible engineering
Poor engineering, yes.
Not craftsman, MTD.
I have a craftsman 2 cycle 25cc and im on the clutch part of it and every time i turned it the clutch wont come off idk if im doing something wrong or what
Is the motor turning over? Or is it turning a little with spring tension? You have to take out the spring tension and then turn it a little further to break it free. It’s not easy.
Yeah, my clutch will not come off !the Pistons is not spinning, It is just super tight.
I don’t know why your clutch came off so much easier
@@funnypants1234 does it feel spring loaded when you turn it? Because you have to push through the secondary spring until it’s uncoiled and the lm turn it a little further to break the clutch free. Try using a little penetrating oil near the threads or slightly heating it but don’t melt the plastic.
Mine is wc2200 maybe thats why i am having trouble.
Did you get it figured out? It’s possible you have a broken spring
@@SHONEY21Z not yet. I don't think so because my cord. Just ripped. And just neede that. Soon as I start put rope. It started right up but I didn't wind it correctly. I have 2 identical 4 stroke ones side by side
The issue is with the 2cycle one. It's just slightly different. Doesn't have that plate. Like yours. And everything else but no plate. But you know what I it could be. I just think the part where you put the cord on the groove. I cant seem to do it like you did. Ive watched the video over and over. Maybe in just stupid or maybe it is broken. How do I confirm that. Minr doesn't have visiblly that spring you like your s. But when i put it together the rope rope will retract. But then got stuck after s few times. So I know it has tension. How can I show you. ~? Maybe post. A video on my channel and send link. Appreciate you responding. Been doing it for 2 days just got over it.
@@SHONEY21Z video does it so easy and must be doing something wrong. I don't think spring is broken. But I have been wrong before
@@MrRaulgutierrez95does yours have the small color that holds the pull cord assembly down? I call it a lock washer.
@@SHONEY21Z yes i didnt Remove it.? Left as is.
Good details until it was time to wind the cord back in. Almost like you purposely didn't want to show how it was done.
@ 16:45 you can see how I pull the string through and hook it onto the little notch on the white pulley. I turned to 5 times but needed 7 times. So there really wasn’t much to see on the second 2 extra turns. Sorry about the camera view. Not always easy to make sure I’m in perfect view while making the video.
That’s the step I am on and it’s just not happening for me lol. I be turned it back times but great video any advice?
Can you make one zooming in on cord and weel when your turning it 5 to 7 times lol 😂
@@dennyhall4466 unfortunately Idont have one in the shop right now. What are you having trouble with? Is the spring in and the pulley in place? And now the string is all the way out but not coming back in? If so I’ll can try to talk walk you through the next step
@@SHONEY21ZI watched this video and fixed my weed wacker once, now like a lot of people I'm having trouble getting the cord to retract (after pullcord pulled all the way out again; repair attempt #2).
The spring is in and recoiling. When I put the string into the notch to start winding the pulley, it doesn't feed onto the pulley reel without contacting the sides of the housing. If I just let the pulley go after winding, it bunches up without retracting the pull cord.
Any advice?
Hoping you made a profit 😊
Thanks my man!
Don"t buy thicker cord. Mine does not fit. Buy the same cord width
Good point. 3 or 4mm pull cord is recommended
This is killing im getting ready to just throw this in garbage. For starters mine is 2 cycle engine. I have both the 2cycle and 4cycle engine torn apart. Mine doesnt have that shield. And no spring like mentioned. It biulds tension but after 3.or for start the cord doesnt wind back up. Then it gets siezed.
Ever figure it out?
@@SHONEY21Z yes
Im having so much trouble. I dont get the string part. 16:04
Yes
Did you ever get it wound?
@@SHONEY21Z yeah
It was easier to just order the whole part then try to Fidel. With it.
Dude noby can see where on the spool what your doing it's out of picture
I know. Didn’t know it until I went back to do the editing. Basically placed the rolled up spring into the white plastic pulley
MTD JUNK!
Yep