I have a Sovereign xp40 mower(briggs & stratton engine), the pull cord has snapped and I'm trying to replace it but when i unbolt plastic casing i can't get into where cord is as it is riveted on.Is there another way of doing this?

Stuart Hearl, June 2008

cheers mate I'll give it a go!

Stuart, July 2008

cheers mate I'll give it a go!

Stuart, July 2008

You will need to remove the entire cowling from the engine. The recoil unit can then be dis-assembled whilst it is still attached to the cowling.

You CAN buy a replacement recoil unit - you have to drill out the rivets and bolt on the replacement, but you still have to remove the cowling to fit the bolts, so there's not much point.

phil_saunders@bigfoot.com

Phil Saunders, June 2008