Why won't the cord on my Husqvarna lawnmower with Honda GCV160 pull out all the way?

Question edited for clarity.

You need to remove the pull cod mechanism as if you were replacing it. You will normally find the cord has moved out of its track. it is also possible that the spring broke and locked up.

Honda GCV160 lawnmower Cold Start

Has it been sitting? Has the gas been sitting? I'm sure the carb is all clogged and gummed up with stale gas and dried ethanol. Buy a new carb, GCV160 carbs are like $20 shipped on eBay.

doesnt pull at all?
possibilities:
badly flooded - turn off fuel, remove sparkplug , drain cylinder, attempt to restart
internal damage/sized - would require dismantling to prove

hard to pull, but does turn over? probably valves way out of adjustment just due to wear.

The manual is on this link: http://engines.honda.com/parts-and-support/owners-manuals/GCV160 The manual depends on the serial number. It does not appear to have adjustable choke.

try looking at anotherone and look at the long wire cord maybe u took the carb off and didnt put it in the right hole..or forgot to put the spring on or have that in the wrong place the honda carbs suck it goes in and out when the carb is faulty..check the carb get it rebuilt or just change the pin on the float..

Here's a diagram of the mower, I not familiar with the Husqvarna lawnmowers but have replaced many cables from other brands of mowers, should be simple with some basic tools.
http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=husqvarna&mn=7021+R+%2896143004600%29+%282009-01%29&dn=90_25_0003

Go to psep.biz

The drive belt will not be a Honda part but a Husqvarna part. 532408031 You can also get the same belt as an AYP part by dropping the "532" and using 408031. Hope this helps.

Its typically only two or four screws to replace the entire assembly. But I would try to replace only the cord or spring first