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Anonymous Posted on Jun 03, 2010

MTD Yard Machines 22'' mower, pull cord won't extend

I have a Yard Machines 22'' rotary walk behind mower. The pull cord will not pull to full extension to start the mower. It will pull out a little and then seems to get stuck. Any assistance would be appreciated.

  • Anonymous Mar 22, 2014

    when pulling the cord its to tight can just about pull it it seems like its locking

  • Anonymous Mar 22, 2014

    when pulling the cord its to tight can just about pull it it seems like its locking

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Found out that after unboxing the mower you have to pull the handle out 8 inches to a second set of holes for the T-bolts near the frame. Up under the frame of the mower the handles go down and block the blade from turning.

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From what you describe it sounds like the line may be tangled, remove the rewind housing in order to inspect the line up close.

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is it flooding or is it second hand , some people cut the cord and dont fit it back properly , if it is flooding you will get hydraulic lock , answer to your question is carby service and over haul

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