Recoil starter stuck on new mower

Joe Davis Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Jul 15, 2012, 04:06 PM

Recoil starter stuck on new mower

Just bought new mower. Took it out of the box. Recoil starter rope will not release.

ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280

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Jul 15, 2012, 04:55 PM

Take it back to the store or at least tell us brand and model.

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