I just ran into the same prob... Looking for a diagram, or something! Cub Cadet 18M... Ripcord broke, got another one, now with the Carburetor apart, and no tension to the rope, I'm stuck! Help!
Ron, April 2009
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I can answer this question...
I have a Cub Cadet 19in Model 18M Mower, how do I recoil the starter cord?