rototiller pull starter recoil will not retract after pulled

tillerprobs · #1 Sep 30, 2009, 07:00 PM

Hello, I have an old rototiller with a briggs and stratton engine and when I pull the starter cord the cord will not retract. I have to manually pull the belt to wind the cord. What can I do?

LP Lawnmower rc · Nov 6, 2009, 09:40 AM

I dissagree i have been working on small engines sience i was ten and my only and correct explantion is the spring in the starting cord asembly needs to be replaced

freedhardwoods · Nov 7, 2009, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid

Crigby's answer is the correct one. There are about 6 balls inside the briggs clutch. When dirt builds up, the balls stick. Part is like < $15. Cleaning is free.

Kickback/grabbing while starting probably occured more frequently until it became a more permanent problem.

I agree. I have had a clutch stick on me. It was damaged so cleaning it wasn't an option in that instance.

Northern Mike · Nov 8, 2009, 01:28 AM

I had the same problem with my tiller. Cleaned clutch and all is fine now.
Mike



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