About P.K. Jones Expertise I can answer most questions about commercial and residential outdoor equipment. I can also help with questions about import atv's, Karts and scooters. I can't help you with generator electrical output however if it's an engine problem, I'm more than happy to help.
I'm in the South, so snowblowers and snowmobiles are outside of my area of knowledge. If it's a question about the engine on a snowblower I can help. But I'm just not familiar with the drive systems for snowblowers.
Experience I own Grand Junction Small Engines and Grandjunctionsmallengines.com, a full service shop and national parts sales site. My shop is an Authorized Repair Center for many brands and we work on equipment from most manufacturers. We are also a dealer and service center for several lines of outdoor sports products such as atv's, utv's and Karts. Personally, I have over 25 years experience working with small engines and outdoor power equipment.
Education/Credentials I've attended many small engine and power equipment factory schools and seminars. I average 100 plus hours annually in update schools and specialized training schools and am current on all brands my shop is authorized to do warranty and factory service on.
Question My Ryobi SS30 trimmer lost the end to the pull rope while running, and it's all inside the spool. I've removed all the screws I could find from the housing, but can't seperate it further. There is a flywheel on the front of the drive shaft from the engine that engages into the trimmer shaft, and I think it has to be removed but I'm not sure how to do so. Any advice would be appreciated.
Answer I assume you're referring to the clutch? You have to lock the piston down to remove the clutch. This is done by sticking something in the cylinder through the spark plug hole and then jamming the piston against it. I use a special tool made just for this. You can use a 1/4" ratchet extension if you are very, very careful. Then you unscrew the clutch, it should have arrows on it showing which way it goes. Let me know if you have any trouble. Thanks, PK.
