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Tried your suggestion today. After several attempts, I finally got it to mesh correctly and the bolts back on. Turned over no problem and fired right up. Working like a champ now, which is good, since I've got about an acre and a half to weed whack. Amazes me that last time I tuned it up, it...

Thanks, I'll try that tomorrow. Is the starter cup the gray/black item on the right in your picture above? I appreciate all your replies and help!!

Yes, that is exactly what it looks like when pulled apart. My problem is that when I reassemble the unit, the pull cord only comes out with difficulty and won't retract. If I loosen the bolts, then it will retract but won't turn over the engine on the pull. I'm just wondering if I don't have...

Howdy all, I just tuned up my FS56RC. Had this baby for about 5 years and this is the second tune up. When I reset the orange pull cord housing with the 3 bolts on the rear of the engine, the cord will not pull. If I loosen the bolts the cord pulls but won't retract. Or sometimes it will...

Howdy all. I own a Stihl FS56RC weed whacker. When it works, it works like a charm....but there is a lot of operator error involved.