What causes a pull cord to lock up?

One way the starter cord can get stuck is due to hydraulic lock, which is caused by oil getting trapped in the combustion chamber. You’ll need to release the compression and the oil, so remove the spark plug and then give the cord a tug.

What should I do if my Ryobi cord won’t pull?

Ryobi s430 cord wont pull. Movers handled trimmer in move and may have stored upside down. Removed spark plug and cord pulls. Put plug … read more

What to do if your shower pull cord is not working?

If you pull on the pull cord, but the shower doesn’t come on, check the circuit box and see if the circuit breaker is in the “On” position. Reset it if needed. A power outage might have tripped the breaker. If resetting the breaker doesn’t address the problem, the switch rather than the pull cord, might be defective.

Why is my pull cord on my lawn mower not working?

Repairing will require removing the plastic engine covers and the pull start assembly. A broken cord is obvious, a pull cord that doesn’t retract is usually a broken recoil spring, and a pull cord that doesn’t catch and turn the engine usually means worn pawls.

Why is the cord on my Ryobi weed wacker not working?

Ryobi s430 cord wont pull. Movers handled trimmer in move and may have stored upside down. Removed spark plug and cord pulls. Put plug … read more I purchased a Ryobi s430 weed wacker from Home Depot Used it once and now it smokes badly and will not continue to run. Now I cannot get it to start. … read more

What to do if pull cord doesn’t retract?

Something else to check for if the pull cord won’t retract is that there’s nothing stuck between the outer edge of the blade and the deck (remove spark plug before checking) also if the blade is bent and catching the cutting deck, or the crankshaft is bent.

Ryobi s430 cord wont pull. Movers handled trimmer in move and may have stored upside down. Removed spark plug and cord pulls. Put plug … read more

Why is the pull cord on my lawn mower not working?

If your lawnmower pull cord won’t pull out here’s a few reasons why. Does your lawnmower have a brake? Most UK lawnmowers have a lever on the top of the lawnmower push handle when activated it releases a brake. That brake pushes against the flywheel of the lawnmower and stops the engine turning.

Why does my vacuum cleaner keep rewinding the cord?

An automatic rewind mechanism is what allows the long cord of an electric vacuum cleaner to be stored inside the vacuum cleaner’s case when not in use. The electric cord can get stuck and refuse to budge, making for a potential tripping hazard. To repair the cord so that it again rewinds,…