G'day guys,

I have searched for my pull-cord issue, and have found something close, but not quite what I have.

To start, I have a 2005 Victa Mustang with the VSX160 engine. The pull-cord broke this morning, and after renewing the cord, I wasn't able to get the tension back on the starter. I turned the starter both ways. One way (clockwise) would turn the engine, and counter clockwise I would get continual spinning and no tensioning of the starter spring. I would rotate in either direction about 10 turns and nothing.

In order to finish the lawns, I manually wound the cord on the starter and pulled to start, with the cord fully extended and kept the mower going till I finished the front and back lawns.

I did dismantle the starter from the engine, and took some photos for you to have a look and see if you're able to notice anything I can't.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Cheers,

Norm

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