Hi there. can any one help, the pull cord on my 1988 model b&s max engine has broke, does anyone know how to replace the cord as it looks as though the top as to be taken off the engine. any help would be apreciated.
thanks

steve williams, May 2008

If the starter assembly is a part of the blower housing, or it is rivited on, then the whole cowling does need to come off. Once all the plastic covers are removed, it's only 4 bolts. It IS possible to replace the rope without completely dismantling the starter, but it's fiddly.

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Phil Saunders, May 2008

http://www.cockeyed.com/lessons/mower/mower02.shtml all small gas engines are the same. this is a vertical shaft ingine. should be very similar. hope this helps!

Brandon Goble, May 2008