Originally Posted by ntloser
the pullstart won't retract if it is screwed onto the back plate. I removed it from the engine and it worked fine, I checked all the moving parts and I didn't see a problem. When attached to the engine, I have to tug on it an play around and it will retact little by little. Perhaps the pullstarter assembly becomes slightly mishapen when attached to the engine? I am not sure if a new one would fix the problem. Any ideas?
Yes,if you screw the screws very tight,the plastic case will change its shape a little and get locked. Please loosen the screws a little. Not need to screw it very tight. It will not leak there. if you worry about it you can use some screw lock.