Troybilt Trimmer Broken Pull Cord Repair Help

[Kennykenny]

I have a Troybilt TB25CS trimmer in which the pull cord has been pulled all of the way out of the unit and won't retract. Can anyone provide instructions on how to repair this? Written instructions and/or a video to view. I am told that this is a fairly "complicated" procedure. True? Thanks!

 

[primerbulb120]

I have the tb20cs model. I have looked at a diagram of yours and their starting system is very similar. I will try to create a video on how to fix this and post it within a few days.

 

[Kennykenny]

I have the tb20cs model. I have looked at a diagram of yours and their starting system is very similar. I will try to create a video on how to fix this and post it within a few days.

Great. Thanks a lot. I appreciate the help.

 

[primerbulb120]

Before taking it apart, it may help to kick the trimmer engine several times (yes, I'm serious.) If the starter is jammed, this could free it up. Tell me if it does!

 

[Kennykenny]

Before taking it apart, it may help to kick the trimmer engine several times (yes, I'm serious.) If the starter is jammed, this could free it up. Tell me if it does!

I "beat" on the side and top of the unit with a rubber mallet. This retracted the cord back into the unit. I had to do this several times(pull/retract) before it allowed me to get the unit to start.

I hope that this solves the issue but am thinking that it might be a short term solution before it happens again.

 

[ILENGINE]

Two things I have seen on MTD trimmer the last few years are starter housing that appear to warp, and jam the recoil rope, and the starter pawls on the flywheel bending at a 90 degree angle.

 

[primerbulb120]

I "beat" on the side and top of the unit with a rubber mallet. This retracted the cord back into the unit. I had to do this several times(pull/retract) before it allowed me to get the unit to start.

I hope that this solves the issue but am thinking that it might be a short term solution before it happens again.

I am glad that helped! Since it was just a short term solution, will still post a video on how to get the housing off sometime today.

 

[Kennykenny]

I am glad that helped! Since it was just a short term solution, will still post a video on how to get the housing off sometime today.

Excellent! Once again, thanks for your help!

 

[primerbulb120]

I created the video, but I can't post it. The forum program only accepts links to existing online videos. So, I began taking pictures to make an illustrated how to. Sorry about the inconvenience. The article should be finished and posted tomorrow.

 

[Kennykenny]

I created the video, but I can't post it. The forum program only accepts links to existing online videos. So, I began taking pictures to make an illustrated how to. Sorry about the inconvenience. The article should be finished and posted tomorrow.

Thank you. Just let me know.