I have a Honda generator that the cord sometimes pulls all of the way out with no resistance. Other times it will pull most of the way out before catching enough to turn about once. Other times it catches about the half way point and with starter fluid is enough to get it started. It never gives resistance/turns the engine over for the length of the pull cord. Any suggestions?

michael

• 122 Answers
• Posted on May 11, 2009

SOURCE: TB144 pull cord does not catch, pulls free--no start

yes exactly what i would do sounds like the springs are either worn or gummed up or just broken on the dog ears

SOURCE: 11 HP Honda engine won't start.

Ypu could try a canned spray called AERO START which is a chloriform based accelerant. Spray into air intake and start engine. If it doesnt start with this solution then there is a serious problem.

Ensure the spark plug is actually sparking .
Remove it from the socket and place near an earthpoint while still connected and turn motor over. If it sparks then tick that box.
Ensure the spark is strong rub sand paper over the element of the plug to make it bright and shiny

check the lead is in good condition replace if nescessary. A bad lead especially carbon fibre crack inside and become leaky causing poor spark or no spark. If this appears OK then tick that box!

Place a spray of Aerostart inside cylinder and replace plug start engine again. if it fails to respond it will need to be seen by a mechanic

SOURCE: Spring assist starting not working

I would be looking at the starter pulley they are known to separate and jam the flywheel causing the symptom that you have, the only problem is you have to buy the starter assy to repair it.

SOURCE: Honda GC190 engine shuts down on my Karcher 3000 PSI PW

Well would you believe that I have the very same problem. I suspected that the pump was seizing up, so we tried the pump on another unit and it worked fine. On inspection of the motor we found the cam (which also operates the decompression mechanism) was worn out. It's made of hard plastic. It is only about 7 dollars too, so cheap enough to fix. I have mine ordered now and feel pretty confident that that should fix it.

Testimonial: "Sounds good! I'll check it out and let you know. Thanks!"

SOURCE: Unable to pull starter cord at all

pour some gas/oil mixture down sparkplug hole and let it soak and see if the rings are carbon blocked