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Expertise
Briggs & Stratton engine repair

Experience
10 years experience; 5 years apprentice, 5 years shop owner and mechanic

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ICS Learning Center (Graduate Small Engine Repair) Local schools on small engine repair and business management

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Walmart Aarons Rent to Own Over 200 private walk-in clients 7 Yard maintenance companies

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Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.) - weedwacker

Expert: Robert Dunn - 10/23/2009

Question
Robert Dunn,

I have a Craftsman weedwacker,2-cycle, 32cc and the problem is when I pull the starter rope, the rope does not rewind very well, sometimes not good at all. I'm thinking maybe that its the "spring-starter". What do you think???
If that's what it is, can the spring just be silicone sprayed or WD-40, or does it have to be replaced???

Thanks,

Rick

Answer
Hi Rick
Dirt and trash can buildup around the starter spindle and cause problems like you have. Use compressed air and blow it out real good, then you can apply a lubricant like WD-40 to free it up. Don't worry about using too much. You may have to lubricate it several times. Hope this helps.

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