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Ryobi X430 - How to remove the starter cord to replace a torn one - looks like a special tool is needed to remove flywheel assembly?

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Fix Factor: EasyDuration: 25-30 minutesFrequency: As necessaryTools Required: Receptacle for draining fuel, Phillip's screwdriver, ratchet and socket set, Torx drivers, starter rope (or similar object), spark plug wrench or socket, adjustable pliers, long-nosed pliers, shop rags.

REPLACE STARTER CHORD:

Remove the rear cover.2. Remove the carburetor.3. Disconnect the clutch housing.4. Bind the engine.5. Remove the clutch drum.6. Remove the clutch.7. Remove the starter.8. Remove the starter handle.9. Remove the recoil pulley.10. Remove the starter rope.Installing the New Starter Rope11. Install the starter rope.Reassembling the Unit12. Install the recoil pulley.13. Install the starter handle.14. Reinstall the starter.15. Reinstall the clutch.16. Reinstall the clutch drum.17. Reinstall the spark plug.18. Reinstall the clutch housing.19. Reinstall the carburetor.20. Reinstall the rear cover.

FLYWHEEL REMOVAL:

Use long-nosed pliers to remove the washer from the shaft.

While applying steady upward pressure to the flywheel, firmly strike the end of the shaft with a rubber mallet until the flywheel breaks free. Several blows from the mallet may be necessary to free the flywheel from the engine assembly.

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SOURCE: Ryobi 40cc chain saw, pull cord won't turn rotar assembly

I had the same problem with my 18 inch Ryobi saw. The problem is the tabs that engage the recoil to the flywheel are of poor quality steel and they bend out of position. The end result is when you pull tyhe rope it just jumps and wont start. Eaven the new parts do the same thing. Simple soultion is remove the recoil starter four screws require a torx bit or a flat screwdriver. after your remove the recoil starter using a pair of pliers bend the two tabs upwards untill they are not quite straight up (about a 80 degree angle be carefull not ot brake the tab off) once you have done this remove the center nut that holds the flywheel on. the silver pins that hold the tabs in position need to be punched out but remember how they go back by doing only one at a time and remember how the spring is installed. Turn the flywheel over and using a punch and hammer remove the pins. Put the tabs in a vise to hold them sucerly clean the steel as best you can on the inside of the bend. Fill the bend with brazing rod or coat hanger if you haven't got any brazing rod avilable. You don't have to com;leatly fill the bend but put enough in there to suport the tabas so they can't bend agin. Reassemble the saw and you're done. Mine works great now, better than new. This problem isn't limited to recon saws only, mine is a new saw and I still had the problem. Good luck herbdogs

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  • Posted on Nov 19, 2009

SOURCE: removing flywheel and clutch assembly ms 250 stihl

You need a piston stop, watch part of this to explain use:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdqkIuVNUQc
Make one with starter cord or rope:
I suggest a length of starter cord or nylon rope be used instead of the piston stop (retain 6" ± so you can remove it). Make sure the piston is near the top of the cylinder before feeding the cord or it can fall through the exhaust port and damage the piston as it rises. HTH
Lou

Testimonial: "Thanks for your help, I got the clutch assembly off with the rope as a cylinder stop. But the flywheel is going to require a puller i think."

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