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  • Aug 25, 2013, 12:46 PM
    sjwolf
    Generac generator, 10hp Briggs and Stratton engine. No resistance when pulling cord
    Engine stopped after running out of gas. Refueled... attempted to start engine using the pull cord... there was no resistance at all... cord is intact... possible failure points are? Any options other than the shear pin? Any idea on cost of repairs...
  • Aug 25, 2013, 04:19 PM
    parttime
    Hi sj and welcome, if the cord rewinds when pulled I would check the pawls. This video shows the part. Good luck

    HOW TO REPAIR Riveted Pull Start on Briggs & Stratton Snowblower Engine PART 2/2 - YouTube
  • Aug 25, 2013, 04:22 PM
    sjwolf
    Update: Just drove home 500+ miles... tried the generator before putting away. It worked perfectly... I'm even more confused... it's a Generac SVP5000 model 09719-2
  • Aug 25, 2013, 05:19 PM
    ma0641
    Sounds like the start pawls were stuck and then released.
  • Aug 25, 2013, 08:56 PM
    sjwolf
    Thanks... annoying issue... probably helped along by infrequent use... annoying that they rivet the cover... not tool I usually travel with...

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