My Ryobia SS30 SS# ATJ0830439,weed eater, the pull cord will not retract please help Thank You Gail

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The one way clutch could be broken or jammed. Take off the starter for a closer look.

I work with weed eaters and mowers. Weed eater fuel ratio is normally a 40:1 ratio. That usually all weed eaters fuel ratio.

Sounds like the starter dogs are broken. They are little plastic teeth that engage to turn the engine when you pull the cord. You'll need to replace the whole starter assembly to fix this.

there is another t20 screw in the neck of the drum. once removed you will expose the drive clutch. soak it good with WD40 then unscrew it from the shaft. if you have all the housing screws out, you should be able to simply remove the housing to expose the pull cord assembly, screwed to housing.

I have a craftman weed eater model M358.796600 and the pull cord will not retract any more...how do you fix it?
Drew

Hi try this web site its called pats small engines shows exploded view

The spool retainer nut loosens when you turn it clockwise . The opposite of " normal ".

What model number is your Ryobi?