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David deAvila Posted on Sep 22, 2017

Pull cord on S430 Ryobi string trimmer won't pull. Took cover off to see what might be jammed. Nothing seems to be broken. What to check?

  • Anonymous Jul 15, 2019

    Check your lube oil. If the engine got stored upside down for a while since you last used it, lube oil has drained out of the reservoir, and the engine won't allow you to pull the cord to start it with no oil in the reservoir.

    If that's the case, you've got lube oil in the cylinder. You will need to remove and clean the spark plug, and drain the oil out of the cylinder through the spark plug hole. Reinstall the spark plug, then refill the lube oil reservoir per the user manual.

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Try to use diesel fuel in the spark plug hole install the spark plug,Leave it for 24 hours and retry it and see if it unceases..

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  • Posted on Jul 20, 2008

SOURCE: The pull cord on my

On mine, the screw was bigger than the hole at the end, so there was no way to get it out. I used a hacksaw and sawed lenthwise down the shaft (the clutch housing) on the edge so I could see where the drive shaft was (you don't want to cut this). Then I cut accross the shaft (clutch housing) to expose the inside. Now I use a common screw driver and take the screw out. It also take a tourqe (star) wrench like the other screws. I guess if I don't replace the clutch I'll use it for a RC boat or something...

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  • Posted on Jul 25, 2008

SOURCE: Ryobi string trimmer -weed eater pull cord hangs out wont start

What model number is your Ryobi?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 14, 2009

SOURCE: how do I replace the pull cord on a ryobi #ss30 weed trimmer

You need a long skinny T25 torque driver (sold in a pack at Lowe's with 3 other sizes.)

Take off the 4 screws in the back to reveal the piston. Get a wooden dowel (or a wooden spoon if your wife isn't around) and stick it in to the piston to block it from spinning.

Now take that T25 and stick it in to the front pulley (cone shaped silver item that is preventing the housing from coming off) turn to the left and it should come off.

That should come off to reveal about a 1"x1.5" piece with a spring wrapped around it. That can also turn to the left and come off with an adjustable wrench or pliers.

Once that is off the housing should come away and you'll be able to get at the pull cord after removing 4 more T25 screws.

Repair Ahjoshe

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  • Posted on Aug 31, 2010

SOURCE: Ryobi string trimmer RY34420 has a non retracting

The starter assembly is between the motor and boom so you have to remove the boom from the motor housing. Usually one nut & bolt at the nose of the starter housing. There may be another lock bolt. You shouldn't have to remove the throttle cable and leads but it depends on how tight the factory installed them. Remove the starter housing. If you're real lucky all you have to do is pull some starter rope up past the pulley and wind the pulley in the direction the rope pulls back into the housing. You have to pull the rope around the pulley as you wind it. If the spring catches and builds tension you're good, wind it four or five times or enough to fully pull the rope back in. If the spring doesn't catch or releases every two or three turns it has to be replaced. You may have to replace the spring and container (PN638033001) and/or the easy start assembly (PN310022001).

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 10, 2011

SOURCE: RYOBI GAS TRIMMER 25CC HARD TO PULL CORD. FEELS LIKE TOO MUCH COMPRESSION

Pull Rope almost impossible to pull on my 4 cycle edger/trimmer

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