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Hi, so I started a DIY mini ATV project with a 49cc pocket bike engine about a year ago. I started it once, then it sat in my garage for a while. The other day, I tried to start it again. When I tried to start it, the pull rope came out a bit then got stuck. I tried to pull harder, but it wouldn’t move. I took the pull start assembly off, and it pulled fine. The starter flywheel turned when I used a tool to push it. But as soon as I put the pull start assembly back on, it wouldn’t pull. Does anyone know what is wrong and how I could fix it? Thanks in advance! P.S I am only 13, so if the fix is obvious don’t judge. I don’t know much about this stuff.
Greetings, There are a number of things that can cause a starter rope to get stuck. If the engine has sat for a good bit the first thing I would do if it’s difficult to pull is remove the spark plug and ease the compression until I was able to get oil to start lubricating the cylinder again. This could be a case of the cylinder isn’t lubricated due to sitting for a long time. Monte
We had the same problem had to pull the spark plug out and let the oil drain out of the piston area by pulling The pull string then it started right up
I have a Coleman ct200u and when I pull it starts easy I one time and after I turn it off and try to start it it wrist breaking how hard it is to pull I did take out the plug and pull but it keep doing it and I just bout it
