The starter rope is broken and i dont know how to disassemble the unit to get to the rope. Also the rope will not pull out of the motor..How do you fix this problem?

Tom, July 2007

Hi Tom.
On my B&G motor on my 18 year old Hayter Harrier 48 I have had to do the following a number of times until I've got to 'strong' string(s) being fitted:

Description
Replacing Starter “String”
Top – 2 Screws (cover)

Top – Oil Fill / Drain Cap

Top – 3 x ¼ AF (6 mm) Bolts

Behind Fuel Tap – 1 x 3/8 AF (10 mm) Bolt
Rubber Washer
Spacer
Opposite – Throttle cable clip
Then lift Fuel Tank and put to carburettor side

Around Cover – 3 x 7/16 AF (11mm) Bolts with washers
Front – Screw (8mm) Throttle cable clip.
Back – 2 x ¼ AF (6 mm) (Oil Filler Pipe)
Top Cover then lifts off
- Carefully bend back a retaining clip (If it breaks there appears to be 2 spare) and lift ‘string’ pulley.
- Release return spring
- Push through or Prise off top of ‘T’ Pull Handle
- Fit new string (at least 1 metre long)
And reassemble in reverse order. (Hah Hah!)

Regards. Nigel

Nigel, August 2007