HOW TO FIX A BROKEN RECOIL STARTER ROPE ON A TORO SUPER RECYCLER

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HOW TO FIX A BROKEN RECOIL STARTER ROPE ON A TORO SUPER RECYCLER. My neighbor Mike brought me an OLDER TORO SUPER RECYCLER. It had a RIPPED RECOIL STARTER ROPE. He tied it back together as a QUICK FIX but it needed REPLACEMENT. Watch as I show you how to REPLACE this RIPPED ROPE FAST and EASY with MINIMAL TOOLS. Get your MOWER back up and running QUICK with these SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!
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[@GarageGear]

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[@0122SM]

Did you not replace the metal stopper on the rope?? Is there no need to put the stopper?

[@423co]

I have NEVER had a pull rope break on me, snow blower, lawn mower, weed whacker, chain saw........even the backyard gate! I got to give you props for the time and patience you put into the repair of a pull rope. All my equipment is old but made in AMERICA. I do have some problems finding parts. Especially TECUMSEH engines! B&S not too bad...YET! My MTD Snow Blower has a "T" engine. However...my next Snow Blower, GOD HELP ME NOT TO REPLACE THE ONE I GOT, will be ARIENS. I'm 73 years old and I KNOW what was once MADE IN AMERICA...OLD SCHOOL TOUGH! I still use Pop's tools from 1942 and I was born in 1949. Pop's taught me that equipment and tools need to be taken care of and the equipment and tools will provide for you and your family. We had a 1947 Oliver Tractor that we used to pull our 1955 John Deere out of trouble. Pop's loved that old Oliver. But..that John Deere was made for comfort and speed. When the SHTF...here comes old "OLLIE" to save the day. Even mom drove old "OLLIE." Mom pulled out our John Deere and our 1949 Ford Coupe with old "OLLIE" together when stuck in a mudbog near the house. Waist deep mud! Never forget it! Ford a little above the doors, Deere buried up to the frame, POP'S MAD AS HELL! Mom gets Ford stuck, Pop's on Deere goes into mudbog to get Mom out, Deere can't pull???? Mom wades out of mudbog to get old "OLLIE." Together Pop's and Mom hook up old "OLLIE" via a chain.....MOM drives old "OLLIE" and Pop's drives the Deere...the Deere and the Ford popped out of that mudbog like a champagne cork! Me and my sister were in the Ford, WOW! Pop's and Mom worked together like the equipment they took care of. Always ready for life's problems. We also had a FORD 1955 Tractor that both Mom and Pop's loved. I took that same tractor to my ranch in 1978 and used it almost every day until 1995. Then my sister took it back to Pop's ranch because Pop's needed it in his old age to maintain what little of the ranch Pop's still had. Mom had passed away. The grandkids learned to drive on that old Ford tractor.. Pop's passed in 2012 and his brother took the Ford tractor to Iowa where it is today and still running. Lesson is: MAINTAIN IT, DON'T REPLACE IT! Old people........you got to love us! We got stories we love to talk about. Even if the next generation don't care. Garage Gear Rocks!

[@GarageGear]

I care! That’s awesome to hear how well cared for equipment can last through the years! Thanks for sharing William! You ROCK!

[@bklyn390]

Extremely helpful I’m not a handy person at all and this wasn’t the exact model toro that I have so I have to watch it a few extra times since my steps were slightly different but this truly helped fix my starter. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!

[@GarageGear]

Glad you found this video helpful Jay! A lot of these pull starters are set up in similar ways so you should be good to go! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@nickdorau7585]

Thanks so much for the video. This is just what I needed to see to replace the recoil rope myself. I thought I was going to have to buy a new mower.

[@GarageGear]

Glad this video helped you out! Thanks for watching!

[@jaybooth4815]

Another great informative video JB! Your neighbor needs to clean his mower a bit….lol. I’m sure he appreciates your fixing his pull rope. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed Easter neighbor!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Jay! He told me he’s going to give it a god pressure washing this spring! Guess he got really busy last fall! He is happy to have a new rope though! Easy fix! Happy Easter to you and your family my friend!

[@WhitieInVermont]

Creeping up on 25k JB. Keep the videos coming and you are doing a great job with the content. This is a video that will do well. People will always need to replace one of these ropes. It will save them time and money to be able to do it themselves. I suggest heating up the knots after they're tied. It helps keeping them tight and less of a chance of coming undone. See you soon buddy.

[@GarageGear]

Hey WHITIE! Yes we’re getting close! I like the idea of heating up the knots too! You’re a smart guy WHITIE! never thought about that that! What’s new in Vermont lately?

[@GarageGear]

@@WhitieInVermont it’s all good my friend! I enjoy learning a bit about fans of the channel and what they do! You’ll have your house paid off in no time. All is good with my family over here! Gearing up for lawn season! Happy Easter my friend!

[@stevemlejnek7073]

This looks to be my same mower, which I love. Aluminum deck, personal pace, super recycler. Mine is about 20 years old. I'll take an old mower over most all new crap being built today.

[@GarageGear]

Agreed! 👍

[@vincentgregory8070]

Thanks buddy! I never knew how to fix this problem and never took the time to learn but now you forced me lol. Thinking of all the gas tools I lost because I didn't bother to fix, ugh! Well no more!!!

[@GarageGear]

Haha I forced your hand huh? A lot of recoils work in the same way. Once you do a few you have done them all lol! Thanks for watching another my friend!

[@twilson377]

Fixed in 20 minutes thanks to your video. You saved me at least $100 that a repair shop would charge. Easy instructions and entertaining. Thank you so much!

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Wilson! Glad you saved some money on the process! Thanks for watching!

[@toscano60]

Quick question. I've had the cord replaced once before. It appears that the shop installed nuts on the bottom of the 5/16 screws that hold the tank. Can't get them off. Either I cut them off or what about drilling out the rivets and removing, then re-riveting the assembly back into place? Good idea or not?

[@GarageGear]

Sounds like a good plan. You can also get a new recoil assembly relatively cheap too. Thanks for watching John!

[@margaretwood541]

You saved me! I'm not mechanical by any means but I did it! Thank you

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Margaret! Proud of you! Glad this video helped you out! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@TheBandit93]

My man JB how's it going? Nice how to video on fixing the broken recoil rope on a lawn mower. Perfectly said with Briggs and Stratton using different size bolts putting together there engines. You had me dieing laughing over what you said about reaching into a bucket of bolts and pulling out a handful of different size bolts to put it together lol 🤣. Keep these videos coming i learn a lot of different techniques from you on repairing things. I'm looking forward to the next one take care my friend. 💯💪👍

[@GarageGear]

Hey Backwoods!!! To me it’s just annoying that I have to use all these different sockets just to take the engine apart. Couldn’t it be done with just one? Glad you got a kick out of it my friend! Thanks for watching another!

[@sking2173]

@@GarageGear - You don’t like Briggs very much, do you ? I do. Great little engines ...

[@GarageGear]

@@sking2173 I do like the older ones. The newer ones are junk.

[@sking2173]

@@GarageGear - What has Briggs changed about their engines that makes them “junk”, now? What failures have the newer ones been suffering?

[@GarageGear]

@@sking2173 the new ones have this add oil when necessary feature! Just check and add as you go.

[@robertkreachbaum4546]

Thanks for sharing JB! Those Briggs & Stratton engines can be pain to work on....My neighbor has one & Ive worked on hers a few times.

[@GarageGear]

ROBERT! Even though they have different bolts all over them I don’t mind working them because they usually work well once fixed. Tecumseh engines drive me bananas. Lol! At least the briggs run ya know! Thanks for watching another my friend!

[@TonyPanaia]

Quick, clear and no bs. Great instructions.

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate the positive feedback! 👍

[@dks1127]

Thank you! I was about to lose my mind trying to figure out how to get in there.

[@GarageGear]

You got it dks!

[@adriantomlin2902]

Good job! Simple and to the point. Common sense instructions with basic hand tools. Just about anyone can repair their recoil rope. Thank you for vids sir. 👍

[@GarageGear]

You got it Adrian! Thanks for being a cool fan my friend!

[@BigDaddysGarage]

Nice nuts & bolts video! 👍

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Flint! I complain about working on these from time to time but in general they are very easy to work on.👍

[@edrumsas5420]

Great video and helpful. Thanks! Off the wall question- did you do a video on how to adjust the angle of throw at the top of your snowblower? I have an Ariens that will move but not by much from the controller

[@GarageGear]

Hey Ed Happy Easter to you and your family! The only video I can recall mentioning the angle of throw is this chute video I did recently. DOES A TALLER SNOWBLOWER CHUTE THROW SNOW BETTER THAN A SMALLER ONE? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnOllKlna9-Smsk unless I mentioned something briefly in another video it I cannot recall. Perhaps it was another KZbinr? Something jammed in your controls?

[@edrumsas5420]

@@GarageGear happy Easter to you and your family. No worries Has to do with controlling the pitch of how high the snow is thrown. On mine the lever does not control that pitch as well as it should. I have to adjust by hand.

[@GarageGear]

@@edrumsas5420 sounds like something is getting jammed up. Maybe the spring or cable need to be sprayed or replaced? Have you check it out underneath the control deck?

[@edrumsas5420]

@@GarageGear that’s what i is thinking it is the cable. It moves however not much when you moved by the lever. Thanks JB

[@GarageGear]

@@edrumsas5420 no problem! I would definitely shoot some wd40 or silicone down the cable if you can a couple of times. It will slowly run down and free up the cable.

[@js12278]

The information regarding the screwdriver falling out of the spring retention position IS worth a ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ 👍🏻👍🏻🤬🤬 I would have cleaned that weed seed infested mower at his house before coming near my lawn 😁 Great info once again JB

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha I used it right after a rain storm last fall and never cleaned it lol. Not to worry, we got it back up and running! 👍 and I had a screwdriver slip out on my a while back! A lot of swearing took place that day…

[@PainterD54]

Yup, I don't know how many recoils I have repaired over the years because people think that once they pull out the rope or it breaks, they simply throw them to the side thinking they can't possibly be fixed. I think I can fix them with my eyes closed by now!

[@GarageGear]

Easy money to flip these right?

[@Sundog1966]

my pulled cord came all the way out. Any tips for winding it back up once I get to the step of putting in the screwdriver? Which I assume isn't needed since cord is completely gone.

[@GarageGear]

Hey sundog you can just wind it back about 5 turns and see where it’s at. Then rethread the rope through! See how that goes!

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

We need the outtakes. Nobody could have done this job without a few frustrating snafus, ,,,,well, except you. 😁😁👍 .

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha I should throw them in! There would be hundreds trust me! Thanks for being AWESOME Space Cadet!

[@Parabola_PJ]

This is a Great Channel

[@GarageGear]

You ROCK Pete! Thanks for being a cool fan!

[@TheLawnLover]

Great video as usual JB! Very great step by step instruction. I agree on the bolt sizes, they make it as much of a pain in a$$ as they can 😂

[@GarageGear]

Hey lawn lover! Not sure why they wouldnt just keep everything the same. Thanks for the positive feedback my friend! Hopefully this video helps someone out! 👍

[@garydunnjr8176]

Definitely need some outtakes, maybe a mid week drop?? 😜

[@GarageGear]

Not a bad idea lol! Might have to kick one of those out! 😉

[@victorjuarez2295]

Ty 🙏

[@GarageGear]

You’re welcome!

[@martindesmarais7158]

Well and fast made vid as usual ! Tnx for adding funny pics on,,, adding pleasure to utility !! Subscribed and thumbs up.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks a lot Martin! I always wonder if people pick up my humor lol! Thanks for being a cool fan!

[@kjell-richardlvdal373]

Great video, the biggest mistake is to use to big dia on rope, I use max 3mm rope

[@GarageGear]

Hey Kjell! A mechanic friend of mine always recommended a number 5 rope to me. That’s why I use it. I do agree. A bulky rope can get all jammed up in there. Thanks for watching another my friend!

[@campbellpaul]

Good job, JB! Never owned an SR3 before... Wishing you and Garage Gal a Happy Easter 🙏

[@GarageGear]

Hey Paul! Hope you had a good Easter Sunday! These toros are great machines! My neighbor has had this one forever! Thanks for watching another my friend!

[@manrysanchez5813]

thanks for these videos i learned a lot keep it up bro 🔥🙌🙌

[@GarageGear]

You got it Manry Sanchez! Appreciate the positive feedback! Thanks for being a cool fan!

[@smallblock412]

Yup, I've certainly done plenty of these repairs 😂. 👍🍻

[@GarageGear]

If you’re like me, I’m gonna say too many to count? They are generally easy to do!

[@sking2173]

I’ve done this for other people, but after mowing grass for almost 60 years, I’ve never had to do this to one of my own mowers (or any other power equipment). Perhaps it’s just because I keep my stuff running well, so I don’t have to pull the rope over and over again to start my engines. The recoil starter is one of the great inventions in the field of small engines ...

[@Rob-ob3sh]

Wow excellent video as you make it look so easy. What do you figure was the time it would take to do this repair? P.S love your channel please keep the content coming as it never gets old. Super awesome work JD.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Rob, this job usually takes me about 15-20 minutes to do on models like this one. Not a hard fix. Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel! 👍

[@Rob-ob3sh]

@@GarageGear would it be much different on your craftsman with the Honda engine as I have the same model which I hate doing oil changes because I have to run the fuel empty and then tip over to dump the oil but I was just thinking this may be different because of different engine. Please show more videos on that model when you have time. Thanks JD

[@GarageGear]

@@Rob-ob3sh I no longer have that red craftsman mower. I sold it a while back but here is a link to a video that shows a tool which pumps out the used oil without making a mess. Maybe this could help you out. CHANGE THE OIL IN YOUR SMALL ENGINE WITHOUT MAKING A MESS! Use An Oil Extractor! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWTPnKCjpbZ9i8k

[@Rob-ob3sh]

@@GarageGear great video but just hit the link and Amazon has no stock on the oil extraction tool. Bummer

[@GarageGear]

@@Rob-ob3sh found another link. It says that there are 19 in stock. www.amazon.com/dp/B08THSZJJS/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_J1WVPW7K8QQQB0VV4BYA?linkCode=ml2&tag=garagegearjb-20

[@robertrichard9460]

You should do a video on changing the pull rope on a battery operated mower!😂😂😂😂😂

[@GarageGear]

BRILLIANT! Hahaha thanks for being a cool fan Robert! 🤣

[@sking2173]

The equivalent would be replacing the start capacitor on an electric mower ...

[@chrismetzel5693]

Many thanks, worked perfectly!! What a pain in the ass they made it.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Chris! Glad this video helped you out! Not terribly hard to fix but a pain to get to. Thanks for watching!

[@DanoStone]

Great video! But how long are you cutting your new starter rope? A chunk of mine got stolen by the varmint that chewed it off!

[@GarageGear]

@@DanoStone I made mine the exact length of the old one. I would just do your best to guess the length of the old . I would say they are about 5-6 feet on average!

[@paulmysliborski4832]

Nice fix, JB! Briggs makes that repair a real pain in the pee-pee. ;)

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha sure do! Although I do find them easier to work on than tecumseh engines. I’ve gotten used to grabbing multiple sockets for fix a briggs lol! Happy Easter to you my friend! 👍

[@ronstrong9560]

Different size nutz & boltz are on everything. Why can't they all be the same size? Damn engineers...That's why.

[@GarageGear]

Nobody can agree on anything! Thanks for watching Ron!

[@gregoryeditor6500]

Mr. Fix it, I never could do that 475 likes

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching Greg!

[@GlitchEmpireBrett]

I have a lawn mower some how the oil is gray I think it’s because it was sitting. But I keep changing the oil and not turning color just getting for less thick

[@GarageGear]

Hey Glitch! It sounds like gas or water is getting into the oil some how. Saw that before on a power washer. What kind of mower is it?

[@GlitchEmpireBrett]

@@GarageGear it’s a Briggs and Stratton

[@GarageGear]

@@GlitchEmpireBrett interesting I saw this happen with a briggs and Stratton pressure washer. Wonder if it runs in the family lol!

[@GlitchEmpireBrett]

@@GarageGear I’m thinking maybe because of its been sitting outside for 4 years maybe alot of water got in there from the rain and snow

[@GarageGear]

@@GlitchEmpireBrett that sounds like how it happened! Willing to bet some creeped in.

[@Duke52DDOJ]

My problem is that the metal tips inside the pull cord won't engage when pulled

[@GarageGear]

I would probably just order a new pull assembly! They are not too pricey and should bolt right on.

[@debragrime807]

Pull and recoil rope assembly fixed without problem until I tried to put the assembly back on. The it won’t pull when put onWhat have I done wrong?

[@GarageGear]

Does the camshaft spin? Or is your piston seized?

[@debragrime807]

Yes, slowly. I keep trying and finally was able to get it to work. I think the mechanism on the handle was being impeded somehow and it finally was released with my constant putting the recoil assembly off and on

[@GarageGear]

@@debragrime807 glad you were able to get it to work

[@frankiietubetv]

How long was the rope before it was cut?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Frankie! Just line your old rope up to the new one and cut it. Different models have different lengths. Hard to say exactly what you’ll need off hand. Thanks for watching

[@katielyb]

Why didn't you just take the top off? It was like 4/5 bolts that are all the same size. And, alternatively, you could just put one end of rope in the coil, let it wind up, put it back on the mower and pull the string up to where the handle should sit and then cut it with a little extra left to knot into the handle

[@GarageGear]

There’s a couple ways to go about this!

[@katielyb]

Actually, no, there isn't. I quickly found out why you didn't remove the recoil housing. It's riveted on. I apologize for my comment. What a pain though

[@danesantus4501]

How do you tighten the cable

[@GarageGear]

Are you taking about the cable or the rope?

[@danesantus4501]

@@GarageGear the cable to the kill switch. It’s loose I was curious if it can be tightened or just needs replaced.

[@GarageGear]

@@danesantus4501 I would just replace it. There really isn’t a good way to tighten it!

[@The_Mace]

Where's the mower start-up?? Don't leave us hangin' like that...

[@GarageGear]

Hey Mace! Not to worry my friend it started right up! Thanks for watching!

[@h2oecho]

why is he talking like that?

[@GarageGear]

@@h2oecho thanks for watching

[@GippPatrick]

Are u on Facebook or Instagram

[@GarageGear]

Hey Gipp! Yes I’m on instagram! Garagegearjb thanks for watching! 👍

[@GippPatrick]

@@GarageGear ok cool 👍🏾

[@GippPatrick]

@@GarageGear in u do have a great channel I like to work on my own equipment myself

[@GarageGear]

@@GippPatrick you came to the right place my friend! You’re in good company here! 👍

[@GippPatrick]

@@GarageGear 👍🏾👍🏾👌🏾👌🏾