Why is my chainsaw hard to pull and kicks back?
Kickback can happen if the flywheel key has gone or the flywheel has moved. This will cause kickback more than once or twice bit every time you try to start it. Check the plug. I would at a guess say clogged exhaust.
Why does my lawn mower pull with no resistance?
So you are pulling on the lawn mower rope and it seems very easy to pull. On top of that, the engine will not start or will barely start and then die. This is a common symptom of either a broken connecting rod or a valve seat that has come loose. It is also possible that a valve could have become stuck and is not closing like it should.
Why is my Chainsaw so hard to pull?
It should be easy because there is no compression. Next, refit the spark plug, and try the starter cord again. If it is easy enough and the only resistance is derived from the compression, give yourself a gold star for another successful chainsaw repair. A small precautionary tale.
Why is my starter cord so hard to pull?
It may just be the reason the pulling of the starter cord is getting so difficult and it also will present the opportunity of examining the starter pulley and mechanism. After carefully removing the cover of the starter pulley you need to check on the condition of the springs and the fitting of the pulley.
So you are pulling on the lawn mower rope and it seems very easy to pull. On top of that, the engine will not start or will barely start and then die. This is a common symptom of either a broken connecting rod or a valve seat that has come loose. It is also possible that a valve could have become stuck and is not closing like it should.
What to do if your lawn mower pull cord is not catching?
Replacing the pulley will require removing the pull assembly and it’s better to replace the pulley and recoil spring together. The pulley recoil spring is responsible for retracting the cord after pulling. The spring lives in the center of the pulley and is anchored against a spud on the pull assembly housing.
How to test Honda lawn mower pull cord?
Test the assemblies by pulling the pull cord – the pawls should shoot outwards from under the pulley cover. Honda fix their cap using a Torx head screw, it’s important to know that it is a left hand thread. Meaning to remove the screw turn the Torx head clockwise.