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Petrol-powered Trimmer supportThe starter cord is tight
Petrol-powered Trimmer support

Petrol-powered Trimmer support

The starter cord is tight

Try this solution

Untangle the starter cord

Detach the starter to check if the starter cord is entangled.

Detangle the cord and place it back into position.

1

Detach the starter

Remove the bolts and lift off the starter and separate the starter from the trimmer.

2

Untangle the cord

Pull the cord from the handle until you find resistance and get rid of entanglement or knots in the cord.

3

Wind the cord

Allow the cord to be winded again in the pulley.

4

Pull the handle to test

Pull the handle to test tension and recoil.

5

Fit the starter

Hold the starter in place and pull lightly the cord to make sure the starter engages in the pawl. Tighten the screws and check that the starter works.

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