Hi, the +1 snapped the starter cord on our old but reliable mower (at least 15 years old).
When attempting to replace the cord i noticed that the cord winder cannot be turned (clockwise) to re-tension.
However, if I remove the starter unit from the mower, the cord winder turns freely to tension the spring - the spring seems to be functioning okay.
But on refitting the starter unit, it still cannot be be turned so as to tension the spring.
Maybe the engine seized & the cord snapped when trying to restart?
Should I be off to get a new mower? Thanks.
Last edited by flatout; 11/11/13 02:41 AM.
