OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Victa Two Stroke Engines Secret to installing full crank starter?

Johno123,

You should never use WD40 on the starter mechanism because it has two fibre washers that grab and push out the pawls to grab the starter cup.

When you put WD40 on the starter it makes contact with the cup and of course it will slip, so clean the starter and the cup and if you are lucky it will work again.