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  1. 03-02-2008, 03:35 PM #1
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    What did I do wrong?

    I replaced the starter rope on my 185 this morning because the old one broke. Now it does not go back in like it should. What did I do wrong? It only goes back in about half way.
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  2. 03-02-2008, 03:38 PM #2
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    Did you wind it tied enough?
    Is the spring catching properly?
    Did you use too big of rope?
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  3. 03-02-2008, 03:46 PM #3
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    I used 1/4 inch nylon rope. I think the springs are catching. Not sure if I wound it tight enough. It all came apart when I started to take it apart. I think I put it back together right.
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  4. 03-02-2008, 05:20 PM #4
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    You need to wind the starter before you insert the rope in it. Common newb problem. You got photos of the inside of the pullstart? I can walk you through it if I have visual pictures of where you should be sticking stuff.
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  5. 03-02-2008, 08:20 PM #5
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    you don't have to prewind it,,,, you can do that with the rope in it,,, there is a notch in the reel ,put the rope in that notch and wind away,,, then you don't have to try to put it together with alot of tension,,,
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