Easily Fix A Sticky Chainsaw Recoil Pull Cord That Won't Retract - Stihl Husqvarna etc.
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- Easily Fix A Sticky Chainsaw Recoil Pull Cord!
In this video I show you how to easily fix a sticky recoil on a chainsaw. This simple repair will make your pull cord retract easily back into the recoil starter.
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I wanted to thank you for the video tip you had previously given on sealing open tubes of caulk and construction adhesive with Vaseline. You have saved me a bunch of money, aggravation, and trips to HD. One tube of caulk now lasts for months and multiple small jobs. Well done!
I typically use Silicone Spray to make sure that it sticks with minimal debris attacking it and sticking.
Great Video Boss!
This was a great simple video. I own a Husqvarna brand new and it’s staying fully protracted. Going to go fix this now. Thanks
Good morning my friend hope your well.. good video.. and nice saw.. take it easy mate
Finally a repair video by someone who actually uses their tools! Love it.
Nice blower too.. and a good tip on how to do it without removing the pull cord
You’re channel has grown so much since my son and I started watching your videos. Congratulations to you, Don.
thanks
Always clear and we'll explained.
I don't even own a chainsaw but I still like watching the videos.
Great advice (as always). Clear and simple explanation. Thank you.
Thanks for the video! Just watched it today because I had this problem on my 026. Worked exactly as you demonstrated in the video.
Hey Don great repair. Nice way of fixing the recoil without taking the recoil apart! Take care brother
Excellent video! I never knew it was that simple and easy. I didn't think junk could accumulate into that spring. I'll never forget this fix!!
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That spring is in.the sprimgie mode as where before it felt sprong lol 😂😂😅 thanks for your help with this matter young man
Another great video. I usually take out the model plate and spray on the four holes that go directly to the spring house. No need for tools.
Saved me a trip to the repair shop many thanks
I'd like to be your mechanic.
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Worked flawless! Thanks brother!
I am glad you gave us that tip and I may be having that problem on an older saw which I finally gave up on until now. I will try that see if it solves that problem. I have newer saws which I keep having a problem with cranking and have to try getting them cranked and running and getting some use out of them as they have been sitting since getting them back from the repair shop. So far I have had to depend on my battery powered saw to trim limbs, and brush with and it is getting too much use while the other saws have been collecting dust. I thank you so much for sharing this tip with us and I wish you and your family a great weekend and new week, Dony.
Just came across this video and just happen to have this problem with an ancient 335xpt top handle hard to get parts for will be trying this tomorrow and subscribing now
I don't have the torx tip or driver but found a hex key will work, if a bit awkwardly.
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Thanks, Dony! Great video. Have a good Thanksgiving! (I'm Canadian too).
Hey Don any chance you could do an updated shop tour? Thanks in advance!
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I just purchase a 1976 st320 snow thrower.2 stage it starts 1st pull.
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Excellent video
Thank you for sharing. Sometimes the spring is flat worn out.
You should check that the pulley will come to the end of its rope before it comes to the end of the spring travel before reinstalling back on any equipment.
@@woodys.lasaswoodsons.3068 Yes, I have a recoil video where the spring is backed off one rotation from maximum travel to install the pull rope.
Do I preform same procedure if my pull rope is hard to pull
Good video keep up the good service very helpful thanks
Thank you for sharing. I have an older lawnboy mower that has the exact same problem. 😎🇨🇦
Good day Interesting video.. That seems to happen over time Thanks
Good tip. I’ve seen this problem before.
Very helpful as usual.
You forgot to mention the Stihl model disc plate comes off...little hole behind that for spray too.
I didn't know that came off, thanks for sharing that piece of information!
Great video!
Thanks for the info
thanks
Another nice hint. Thanks.
Does this work for a lawnmower? My Honda mower does same sticky thing
Great tip Don !! Have a great Thanksgiving weekend 👍
Thank you Sir!
Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Helpful 👍
thank you very much
Pop the center cap off use the hole to lube the spring ...
Well done!
Some of the Stihl products you can pop off the orange circle and have direct access to the spring without taking the side cover off.
great as usual
Good Stuff...Thanks.
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Think it could be a cam can you help I am a small engine stihl repair tech in Florida
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Always good clear info! I have the same saw, I'm going to wake it up by replenishing the oil and fuel and clearing the little screen. Any advice?
Mine cluncks when Im pulling the cord and won't let me pull it all the way out cause the cord locks up half way thru the pull. It retracts just fine. What do you think is the problem?
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Does that saw even have compression? It looked really easy to pull the rope
plug was out
personally for me if i if am i coming into contact with plastic and retractable metal or steel i would often use silicone spray as it won.t wear out the plastic as easily compared to a thicker or heavier oil lubricant like WD.40 etc but yeah it all depends on the weather and area you live in etc
Suggestion: blow out the gunk that created the issue with compressed air, after the penetrant has worked its way loose.
I have a problem genator will not run somth replaced everything on it did leak down still runs like crap missing
Kinda makes me wanna spray every pull start I have just to get ahead of it. To easy to ignore.
Stihl does not recommend the use of WD-40 for lubrication. It is a solvent and good for cleaning but you really need a light oil in there.
This happens to every machine I own.
Wow what a tiny saw
I like Ace Hardware Lube-E. I use WD-40 very little as it is designed as a water displacement product and gets sticky, leaving a residue behind. Yuk! Too many other good products on the market. NEVER, NEVER, use WD-40 on firearms.
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I don't like lube becuse it promotes dirt but thats me
Wd40 is only good until it dries up
Muck and old grease, lack of servicing for years perhaps?.
exactly
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