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- Start lawnmower without cable - That's how it works
- What is the function of a cable?
- To start a lawnmower without a cable pull
- Tips
A lawnmower can also be started without a cable pull
Start lawnmower without cable - That's how it works
When a petrol lawnmower gets old, the cable first shows signs of fatigue, causing it to rip. Resourceful home gardeners with a penchant for creative puzzle tricks have found out how to start a lawnmower without a cable pull. Read how the trick works.
What is the function of a cable?
Work tools with small combustion engines are usually started with a cable, also referred to as recoil starter. The purely mechanical start function has the advantage that complex components can be dispensed with, such as alternator or starter. The traction cable is wound on a cable drum, which is located on a freewheel hub on the crankshaft stub of the lawnmower engine.
By pulling hard on the rope, the engine is started by the crankshaft comes to the appropriate speed. Then the rope is automatically pulled back to its original position by means of a spiral spring. If the cable pull on the gasoline lawnmower rips, an alternative must be found to set the crankshaft in motion.
To start a lawnmower without a cable pull
First remove the broken cable because it has become unusable for take-off. For the further procedure you need a drilling machine or a cordless screwdriver as well as a socket wrench fit on the crankshaft stump. How to get the engine started:
As soon as the rotating drill starts the engine, remove the socket wrench. It is important to note that you are using a drill whose speed is higher than the speed of the lawnmower. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury because you could rip out the drill or throw the socket wrench around. For this reason, the throttle on the mower must not be at full throttle when you start.
Tips
If the lawnmower does not start, it is usually not due to the broken cable pull.Missing gasoline, dirty spark plugs or a clogged carburetor are among the most common causes of a striking lawnmower engine.