snowblower pull cord

[chrisasst]

My snowblower pull cord keeps breaking. I use a weather resistance heavy duty cord ( so it claims). I don't see anything rubbing on it that would cut it. So I am at a loss. any suggestions?

 

[Gooserider]

Look for rough edges or rust inside the recoil housing - especially where the rope comes through the outer shell. Also look at how you pull, are you getting a "straight shot" or are you pulling at an angle so that it is rubbing against the recoil housing?

Where is it breaking? Is it a clean break, or does the rope look "chewed" Do you have enough rope on the drum (It should be enough that you aren't hitting the end of the line when you pull...)?

Are you using a "marketed for the application" cord, or a generic rope? Is it the right diameter?

Gooserider

 

[Stevebass4]

do you have a cordless drill?

i did this with my honda blower

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL2X9pCwZRE&feature=fvw

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Look for rough edges or rust inside the recoil housing - especially where the rope comes through the outer shell. Also look at how you pull, are you getting a "straight shot" or are you pulling at an angle so that it is rubbing against the recoil housing?

Where is it breaking? Is it a clean break, or does the rope look "chewed" Do you have enough rope on the drum (It should be enough that you aren't hitting the end of the line when you pull...)?

Are you using a "marketed for the application" cord, or a generic rope? Is it the right diameter?

Gooserider

+1

Matt

 

[EatenByLimestone]

One other thing could be happening. Mine used to freeze to itself after it got wet from melting snow. This could pull a cord apart.

Matt

 

[quads]

Go to a small engine repair shop and get some rope made for pull starters. After you tie the knots in it, heat the knots up just a little with a cigarette lighter. That helps to make sure the knot doesn't slip or loosen.