Snowblower Starter Rope Repair on 8-10HP Tecumseh Engine

Snowblower Starter Rope Repair on 8-10HP Tecumseh Engine
HOW TO REPLACE THE STARTER Rope on your snowblower with a Tecumseh Engine. Visit my channel for more repair videos; kzbin.info...
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[@donyboy73]

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[@sherrimoncalieri47]

Woman and machine! Oh, and let's not forget, DonyBoy73!! Thank you for the hands on video; it helped me repair the pull cord on my own. I will look for more videos as winter approaches and not if, but when, I will need more help.

[@wereshnefer]

This video just saved my bacon with yet another blizzard on the way tonight. Broke the rope on my blower a couple days ago and was able to get a new one from the local small engine repair shop. Thank you!

[@donyboy73]

you're welcome chris, make sure you are subscribed

[@Emblurr420]

Dony! Saved my frikkin ass today you did buddy! I'm starting a lawn service in the spring and am doing snow removal to buy mowers, trimmers etc. I had a full day booked today when my starter rope snapped twice. Went and got the right replacement and with very little small engine experience I was able to get myself up and running again, all thanks to you buds.

[@donyboy73]

you're welcome, make sure you are subscribed

[@chaos2277]

THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO BRO,THE RECOIL ON MY SNOWBLOWER HAS BEEN HANGIN FOR YEARS,I SPENT 2 HOURS THIS MORNING TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT AFTER IT BROKE FROM ME RIGGIN IT WITH TEXT SCREWS A FEW YEARS BACK WITH NO LUCK ...TILL NOW !!! KUDOS TO donyboy73 ...AWESOME !!!!!!!

[@peteralpajaro104]

Thank you very much donyboy73! I just used your very detailed and helpful video to replace the broken starter rope on my Craftsman 11.0 HP snowblower that I bought from Sears here in Canada back in 1999. My starter rope assembly did not have the hole you mentioned at 3:10 of the video so I used your advice and made one using an exacto knife. After listening to you emphasize the importance of the rope diameter, I elected to use the existing starter rope and just burn the ends with a lighter. I was lucky that the original rope just broke right at the knot in the assembly. The replacement rope I purchased at Canadian Tire was a different diameter so I can just return it. The bolts holding the cover were rusted so I had to soak them with a little WD-40 to loosen them up before I removed them. You saved me the time to send out the snowblower to a shop to get repaired and the associated costs. You also saved me from the shovelling of snow I would have had to do while I waited for my snowblower to get repaired. Thank you very much! The electric start on my snowblower does not work anymore as well. I may attempt to replace it using your other video after having success with this repair. Thanks again and Happy New Year!

[@petey2u]

This was a great help!!!! A hit a couple of snags that might help folks. First I couldn't get the rope out of that initial entry point. It looks like on mine there was a staple that was pushed through the plastic into the rope to anchor it. Once I pulled out the staple I was good. The other thing was I couldn't pull the rope through easily. Even with needle nose, there just wasn't enough wiggle room (and it looks like in this video part of it was removed?). What I did was tie a fishing string to it and pull it through. I had to make sure I snipped the top off to where the knot was so it would pull through easily. Last I did find a pull start rope with the pull tab at Lowe's. It was only $3.99 and worked great..... I could never get the pull start to work and this thing works better than ever now! Thanks!

[@bono597]

Very easy, step-by-step instructions on how to re-spool. Helped me after pull string broke on the brink of a snowstorm. Had the housing off, restrung and back together in no time. Thanks donyboy.

[@scottturner1334]

I went out the morning after our big storm to pull on my Snowblower cord only to find the rope broke and I had the handle still in my hand. I watched your video and it was very helpful. Thank you so much for placing it on youtube. It was a life saver. If I can do it, anyone can. Sure beats shoveling out my drive for three hours!!! Thanks again!

[@Skivinz]

I think you just made my job tomorrow a lot easier. Thanks for this buddy!

[@gerakx]

Thank you so much for posting this video. It's hard to find good information like yours on older equipment that still works. Your video helped me get my injured and sick neighbor's old Yard Machines 5hp/22" snow blower back in action.

[@JC.Tanguay]

You are my source of knowledge for my 10hp tecumseph ingine.. Learn to start it properly, learn to adjust the carburetor last year while it was running. Learn how to change my new carburetor... Now im learning how to change the rope properly 👏🙏... Always well explaned i messed some of my repairs but i learned that i wasn't listening properly

[@bobbarker4255]

Thank you so much! Took a few times, now I have it down. I hope you realize how much you are helping by posting. You are awesome!!!

[@donyboy73]

thanks Bob

[@ericstreff3065]

Thank goodness for this video, I was able to restring my pull starter because of this video. Thank you very much!

[@repguy2020]

Thanks very much. My Tecumseh 10 hp is back up and running with a 1/2 hour's worth of labour on my inexperienced part. Had to create a notch with a utility knife and there was a metal guard where the handle hole is to make things difficult. A heavily modified coat hanger was used for the hook. I used six feet of cord. All is working well. Thanks again. Now on to the auger!

[@macfinnh]

Thank you for this video. I was able to get my snowblower fixed before the big storm last weekend because of this. You're a lifesaver (as well as a backsaver).

[@joe.caruso]

Although I didn't have to re-spool, this video helped me reinstall my starter handle. Thanks donyboy, your videos are clear, precise and professional. Keep up the great work!!!

[@nancytc1]

I have to say that I have watched several videos about this and you were the only one who described and showed it the best. Thank you!

[@voxxclamantis9668]

I just want to Thank You. You saved me from ruin to fix my blower at the last minute before a big snow storm. Great videos, your the man.

[@larrywoodruff7530]

World class training video, clear, precise, easy to follow, thanks much!

[@sjengelhardt]

Great video. Really helped to see things step-by-step when our snow thrower pull broke at the beginning of a major snowfall. Thanks from Chicago!!!

[@kennethcrooks5465]

donyboy73 - Thank you for this excellent video!! Took just 30 minutes to repair, had to tighten up (just like in your video). What a time saver and now back up and blowin' in time for snow expected tomorrow.

[@speakingwalls]

just followed your instructions and it worked perfectly! thank you!! going to try and tackle the electric start next!!

[@paulraineysr5484]

Great video. Had my snow blower up and running in an hour. It's guys like you that save people like me that aren't that mechanically inclined money and frustration. Thank you very much.

[@donyboy73]

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[@sixthview]

I "fixed" mine last year and it lasted all of 3 snowfalls. You fix already seems better and so far worked great. Thanks for the video!

[@tomvd1a]

Really appreciate your video's! I gave my son one of these snowblowers and of course he didn't drain the gas, broke the rope trying to start and the electric start was spinning and not engaging. You covered all of these subjects and saved him/me over a quoted $150 repair bill! THANK YOU!!!!

[@HangoverHooligan]

Your video saved me a lot of time, aggravation and money. Thanks also for that tip about heating of a screwdriver to make the hole. Threat of a big snowstorm coming to Long Island, NY tonight so I had to get this fixed. Thank You !!!

[@gjulian12]

Awesome explanation. Very clear and concise. The local power sports place wanted $85 just to look at it. Fixed it for $8 and an hour of my time.

[@c.j.taylor7325]

Great video. Easy to follow and helped me fix my snowblower.

[@moto40moto40]

Great video 8 to 12 inches by tomorrow and my rope and starter went. This was an easy repair with this video! Thank you!!!

[@kpertchik]

This is a great video. My pull rope snapped today when I gave it a good pull (maybe too good). Fortunately it started when it snapped and there is an electric start, It's nice to find a simple, clear video. Thank you.

[@berniehealy4906]

Donyboy, just wanted to thank you for posting these videos. Been a while since I've needed your help, but I'm sure your instructions for replacing the starter rope will work just as well as when you helped me set the float on my 5 HP Tecumseh. Thanks again. Bernie

[@donyboy73]

+bernie healy you're welcome

[@marathoner43]

donyboy -just wanted to say thank you for this video. I had to do this procedure on my Mastercraft snowblower with a Tecumseh 8HP today, and it worked perfectly. Thank for the tip on cutting the slot to put the rope, because mine didn't have a slot in it at all, and that made it much easier. Like you said, I heated a screwdriver made my own slot. This *really* bailed me out because I have 2 snowblowers, the Mastercraft and a 1973 Ariens 7HP, and I broke the starter rope on BOTH today.

[@donyboy73]

you're welcome, make sure you're subscribed

[@dianarogers6372]

I want to say thank you KZbin but I also want to thank all the people who post helpful hints no matter how trivial!

[@VKSgtSLaughter]

This was super helpful and I fixed my snowblower. Thanks brother!

[@MAMarc]

Great video - it helped me replace mine this past weekend. One thing I did - which actually saved me a lot of time is I wound the recoil by hand before putting the rope back in. This avoids the hook & notch technique. I wedged a couple of flat head screw drivers to hold the recoil in place align the holes. Then I inserted the rope, tied the knot, removed the scres drivers and the rope would back into place. Your video was a big help - thanks!

[@liftiilife]

I know this is an old video but I'm now a subscriber bc of it. It may have just saved my winter. Thank you. Always looking for ways to learn new things and at the same time, save on repairs by doy fixes.

[@philmastronardi8270]

DonBoy. Thanks for this video. My rope broke today. Watching your video made it easy for me to fix my starter. it was fixed in less than 1/2 hr. You are a life saver. Cheers from Montreal, Quebec Phil

[@donyboy73]

+Phil Mastronardi greetings from ontario

[@randyebora2016]

Very helpful - fixed within 30 min.

[@gbh12252]

Well done gets to the key points without stumbling and bumbling. Many of these types of videos seem to be people just wanting to see themselves on youtube.

[@jonw1221]

Awesome instructions!! Of course my string broke during a Nor'easter! I was able to fix it quickly w/ your help. Thank you!

[@MrAustin61]

Same here..... Snowblowers and furnaces never break in the Summer.

[@dennissadler8382]

Thanks for another quality video. Good information and concisely delivered.

[@marcelinodiaz6186]

Thank you very much!! This video made this self-repair very simple just hours before a major snowstorm.

[@philiploveland8994]

Awesome video. Very easy to follow along for the non gear head like me. Thank you!

[@TheMattcat151]

THanks donyboy....you helped me get back into the snow!!!!!

[@johntimofeev4828]

donyboy you are my go to guy for small engine repair, rope on snowblower broke , your video was excellent on rewind, Many Thanks

[@caboteria]

Thank you! We're expecting a foot of snow on Saturday so this video is a lifesaver!

[@aiandeye]

Thanks! Dony, Awesome Video, very well explained. Oh! and this is not the first time that you've saved me some $$$. Bless you for all your generosity.

[@denismarinos4784]

Just wanted to thank you for this video. 2 hrs ago I started my snowblower to clear some fresh snow and was left holdind the handle with almost all of the cord with it. All that was left inside the retractor was the knot. Thanks to your video, I was able to fix the issue in a half hour. Thanks again, God bless.

[@dynamite8037]

Yup im thinking that video is probably going to save me another big headache later today lol. Think I've watched 4 or 5 videos of yours now getting this old Toro 521 back to life that sat forever lol. Thank you so much they've really helped a ton man! Liked and subbed

[@leoantonio]

Thank you. Such a great video. Exactly what I needed for my 8hp yard machines.

[@matthieucarrier9910]

Thank god you're here!!|!! Simply done, clear as day, just enough information. You made my day, now let's blow some snow!!!!!

[@MarcoLrt]

Thanks for posting. The video was very helpful. I was trying to figure out how to take the whole recoil mechanism apart. Good thing I checked youtube before getting very far.

[@shnobi24]

This video saved me so much time, thanks!!.

[@richardruderman5392]

Thanks for the video. I couldn't have got the job done without your help.

[@gatordog]

One of the best how to do videos ever. Thank you.

[@ElectoneGuy]

Got home and did the repair tonight. Worked perfect. I used the same cord because it broke off right at the knot, so I had lots of good cord left. Thanks Dony!

[@buffbillxxx6548]

Thank you for this video, it was very helpful, and it was the best one of its kind describing how to do this. DONYBOY RULES!

[@Voltzy70]

THANKS FOR SHARING INFORMATION! Took a break from snowblowing then went out to restart and boom, rope broke. I stood there for a moment thinking about how I'm going to fix this, never had to fix 1 before and then I thought someone has to have a video on KZbin and here you were. I love the fact that people take the time to share this valuable information, thank you so much and have a Great Christmas!

[@donyboy73]

you're welcome

[@hekmanforsenate]

Huge help, thanks so much for your patient instruction.

[@kristiprobelsky5657]

Perfect explanation! Thank you!

[@rickalford]

Thanks for the hint. I tried to remove this staple originally but it would not budge and it appeared I had to disassemble the unit first so that was why I was inquiring. Once I put a little more pressure on it and some hard prying it broke loose and came out easily. Replaced the rope and all is fine now. I just needed a little confidence that this was the correct way to disassemble it. Thanks again for the great videos as I always go to you first for help with my power tools.

[@toofar7493]

Thanks very helpful

[@Jayman720]

Well done sir! I'm going to replace the snapped pull cord on mine this afternoon. Thanks for the step by step!

[@Zebster57]

Completely awesome video, thank you!! Got me going again!!

[@realfast46]

Thanks for your video i could fix my machine .God bless you Bro !!

[@paulw.4834]

Very good presentation. Thanks.

[@johnskurka]

Thanks for this great video! Saved me $40 and a bunch of time waiting!!

[@huggables2]

Hey Don, I repaired the pull start on the Yard Master my snow blower. All I needed was a shot of WD-40 on the bearing on the spring mechanism. One of the easier fixes on this machine. Thanks for your help. John :)

[@Calbenmike]

This guy is really good.

[@eotheleo83]

Thank you. Excellent instruction. Done and done...

[@rayfieldvt]

Awesome quick and clear. Thanks.

[@pdv9184]

Thanks for the vids Don, you're the greatest!

[@Thunderhead714]

Thanks very much. You saved me a lot of money for a repair that took 10 minutes to do,

[@thomascasten2584]

Thanks. This is a first class explanation.

[@daleshaw4241]

Thanks, It was simple after watching you replace the cord.

[@justinjurica6455]

Another MTD Snow Blower fixxed with your video! Thanks

[@eric24066]

Thank u sooo much...your video saved me repair cost.

[@Reckless40]

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful.

[@rileysowner]

Great how to. It got me up and running again.

[@johnsellers3107]

I couldn't have repaired my starter without this video.My 8 HP had some obstructions in the way inside the coil outer housing. I needed to use a paper clip for a hook to thread the chord through the hole.

[@garystone8092]

About 5/6 years ago, after the pull rope broke on a lawnmower, I watched this video. Actually, I brought the pieces in, set in front of the computer (so I could watch/pause), and replaced the rope the first time. I sold the mower a few years later and the pull rope was still working great. Flash forward to today. I bought a used generator, that needed the pull rope replaced, and I was luck enough to find this video - again. And, just like before, I brought everything in, sit in front of the computer (with a cold beer this time) and followed along just like before. I paid $50 for the (5250 watt) generator, bought a new spark plug, fuel filter, oil and the pull rope (about $25 total) and spent about two hours changing the oil/filter, replacing the fuel filter, spark plug, oil and replacing the pull rope. I now have about $75 in a generator worth at least $250 or, if a tropical storm/hurricane is forecasted to hit our area of Florida, $350 and up. Thanks again.If you ever get down to SW Florida, I'll buy you a few beers!

[@swerper]

Great video! Very useful! Fixed my Murray 9hp (Tecumseh motor) the first time out!

[@scottpeterson7092]

Thank you for the video. This was a life saver.

[@larryholmes2081]

Superb instructional video that was easy to follow. Thank you

[@donyboy73]

you're welcome

[@sarahdevick7992]

Very good video, exactly what I needed, Thanks!

[@johnbhoy1951]

Great video. Follllowed your instructions and all is well. Thanks for the very detailed video ,just wish others could be done as well. Thanks again.

[@pete999tete]

Hi, thanks. Worked! Was a little more difficult than your video, maybe my machine is older. It's a 2003 Craftsman with a Tecumseh 10.5. It looked exactly like your recoil, except there was a piece of metal welded on which prevented me from "grabbing the rope" with needle-nosed pliers as you do at 2:14 of your video. Instead, I melted the rope as you suggest into a point, and used the pliers to force about 5cm through. Then I bent a paperclip with the pliers so it had a little hook, and fished the line out through the funnel on the handle hole. I found that I had to wind the spring for 7 complete rotations (tried with 4, but the engine wouldn't start). When I released the spring with 7 rotations, it wound the rope all the way in to just before the handle. Replaced it on the snowblower, gave it a few pulls, and it fired right up. THANKS!

[@ralphmauro5400]

thank you for your post on this subject......a very helpful video....

[@EricGus67]

Thanks for the quick and excellent lesson!..

[@evenciosanchez5506]

Thank you amigo, your advice was a good help

[@MrJohnson448]

Just did the repair on the rope recoil. Thanks for the help..

[@pigweed000]

Great video. Thanks!

[@johngordon5354]

Super helpful. Thank you! We'll done sir.

[@lauriekeough8173]

Thank you...very well explained.

[@tubezzztube]

Saved my bacon again Donny! Love your videos! Thanks so much for your efforts. 👍

[@Hans.Lavoie]

Tanks, i used your video to fix my snow blower... The rope was broken... Thanks again

[@bostonwallace]

Thanks for the video. Donyboy's always helping me out in a pinch.

[@nickl1682]

thanks for the help . You saved me today . Thanks

[@cynthiamcgrath6983]

I couldn't agree more, from the comment (Bob) below me. Thank you! I did it. We're back in snow business, ☃️no time, to soon. 🤗