Remove the tension before taking out the spring. If the rope is broken, the tension is already gone. If not, cut the rope or remove the rope's handle and let the sheave unwind completely. How to Replace a Recoil Starter Spring. If not, cut the rope or remove the rope's handle and ...
This Fix-It Guide on small engine repair tells how a small engine works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives instructions for how to maintain a small engine, how to replace a recoil starter rope, how to...
Release the loop and keeping a finger on the rotor so it moves slowly, allow it to rewind, winding the rope around it as it does. When it has fully rewound, the starter grip should be flush against the housing. If not, repeat the process with an extra rotation. When you replace the...
The GravityLight people say their invention is intended to replace kerosene lanterns, but it's definitely not going to have the room-filling brightness of a kerosene lamp with the wick turned well up. Given the numerous downsides of kerosene lighting, though, and the fact that a lot of poor...