Starter rope broke on snow blower?
Does anyone know where I can get info on replacing the starter rope on a MTD Yard Machine snow blower with a Tecumseh engine?
Does anyone know where I can get info on replacing the starter rope on a MTD Yard Machine snow blower with a Tecumseh engine?
You can get a starter cord at most hardware stores. It's a relatively straightforward process to replace.
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same thing happened to me not too long ago- they're not too hard to replace as long as you're not outside in the cold…
Locate the screws to open the unit, locate the end of the string and patch it if the reel is hard to get at.
Phone their service center closest to your place, and give them heck for using a bad quality rope. You'd think they can use nylon with polypropylene, or cotton/ nylon twine , not a cheap 100 % cotton twill, or some other natural fiber rope. They might ask you to bring it back to them. Chances are, if your broke, then other units would have done the same and they are aware of this problem.
go to home depot and by a pull starter and replace the old one
it comes with instructions
If your not mechanically inclined, best leave it to a small engine repair shop. The starter rope is wrapped around a housing which in turn is connected to a pre-wound spring, and if you don't get this right you loose a finger. Try the library , look for small engine repair/components. Hope this helps, Good luck.