How to Change the Rope in a Recoil Starter on a Honda HRX 426 Lawnmower | L&S Engineers

In this video, we show you how to change the rope in a recoil on a Honda HRX 426 Lawn mower. Click here for a full list of parts, tools & transcript! Tools: SL25 Socket Set of 25 Metric 1/4in Drive: Parts: All the parts for The Recoil Starter Assembly: Health & Safety Warning Please ensure that you have safely prepared the machine and work space. If you are unsure about any aspect of the task please seek professional advice. Transcript Today we&going to replace the rope in a recoil starter on a Honda HRX426 lawn mower. Firstly, remove the 3 nuts with a 10mm Socket Spanner. You will now be able to release the recoil. To repair or replace the line, you will need to free the line from the recoil housing. Pull the rope all the way from the recoil starter. Make sure you do this carefully as you wouldn’t want the rope to retract back. To lock the starter into place, place a screwdriver in between the pulley and starter housing. Pull the end where the knot is all the way, so you can cut the rope to release. Get your new rope, with safety precautions, light the end of the rope to seal the end so it doesn&fray. Then, turn the rotor anti-clockwise, to give the spring more tension, then align the holes for the rope. Again lock the recoil into place by using a screwdriver. Thread through the rope and secure by tying in a double knot. To tighten the rope so it has more tension, get the rope and put it round the outer rotor. This can be adjusted. Keep in mind, if there is too much...