Homelite service pull cord won't retract on hlt25css. how do I remove the clutch drum off the drive shaft to access recoil assembly?

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Posted on Mar 28, 2009

SOURCE: Homelite Trimmer Pull Start Cord

The part no. for the Spring and container is A98773A. You can Google the PN and find many sources. Expect to pay between $10.00 to $15.00. I like m-and-d.com If they have it in stock you will normally get it in 3 to 4 days.

roeb

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Posted on Apr 29, 2009

SOURCE: How do I remove the clutch unit on my Homelite

I believe there is a screw in the middle of the drum that you will have to access where the flexable shaft inserts. I believe this is a star type head.

jimmy9522

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Posted on May 25, 2009

SOURCE: Pull cord all the way out, and will not recoil

I started to take mine apart but when i loosened the 4 screws on the yoke the string rewound so ive been running it like that.

steve

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Posted on Jun 02, 2009

SOURCE: Starter on trimmer wont retract

i'm sorry to tell you this, you have to take take the hole recoil apart.either the spring is broken or the dog that holes the spring is not engaged.to fix it you have to take it apart.restring the rope,make sure the dog is catching the spring,rotate the recoil rotor to tension the spring,retie the handle and reinstall the recoil as an assembly.hope this helps,let me know if you have any questions...........

Anonymous

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Posted on Jun 27, 2009

SOURCE: pull cord stays out, won't retract. I took apart

the end of the spring may be broking you can fix it by taking it out and heat it with a small fire until it is red hot and bend it

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