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What size is Briggs and Stratton pull cord?
The rope can be shortened if necessary. Briggs & Stratton recoil starter rope and handle to fit most ‘smaller’ recoil start engines. The rope is 3.5mm in diameter and approximately 240cm long to reach up the handle of pedestrian machinery.
How long should a pull cord be?
For most common applications, use a cord numbered 5 (5/32-inches), 5½ (11/64-inches), or 6 (3/16-inches). Generally, we use cord size 5½ for snow blower and lawn mower starters.
What size is 4 starter rope?
#4 (1/8″ Diameter) and #4-1/2 (9/64″ Diameter) rope is used on most chain saws and larger 2-cycle engines. #4-1/2 (9/64″ Diameter), #5 (5/32″ Diameter) and #5-1/2 (11/64″ Diameter) rope is used on most 4-cycle push mower small engines.
How long is starter rope?
For most common applications, use a cord numbered 5 (5/32-inches), 5½ (11/64-inches), or 6 (3/16-inches). Generally, we use cord size 5½ for snow blower and lawn mower starters. Cord sizes come in numbered increments of ½.
Why will my lawn mower cord not pull?
What if the starter rope won’t pull? The crankshaft is connected to the blade shaft on your recoil start walk behind lawn mower, so if the pull cord is stuck, it could be because something is blocking the movement of the blade. Disconnect the spark plug for safety, then take a look under the deck.
Why do I need to replace pull cord on my Briggs and Stratton lawn mower?
But as you pull the lawnmower’s pull cord to start it, it ends up in your hand, and the other end goes spinning into the starter assembly. This happens much more often with older lawnmowers and probably means that the pull cord needs to be replaced.
How do you replace a pull string on a push mower?
Replacing a pull string on a push mower is a process that starts by removing the starter assembly from the mower housing. Replace a pull string on a push mower with help from the star of the eReplacementParts.com DIY video repair series in this free video clip.
What’s the best way to replace a Briggs and Stratton pulley?
Grasp the knot from the end of the remaining rope with pliers, and pull the rope out of the plastic pulley. The plastic pulley is the part the rope winds around and the knotted end of the rope should be facing you. Cut 10 feet of rope from the nylon roll with a pair of household scissors or a utility knife.
How do you replace the starter rope on a Briggs and Stratton?
Nylon replacement rope is available at most home improvement centers. Pull the sparkplug wire off the top of the sparkplug with your fingers. Locate and remove the three bolts that secure the starter cover to the top of the engine with a socket wrench. The cover is the portion that houses the starter rope.