Replace start cord on Craftsman mower

[tenplay]

I was trying to restart my Craftsman 6.0 hp mulching mower (model #917
376272) and the start cord broke off when I was pulling it. I ordered the
replacement start cord from Sears, but it comes with no directions for
installation. I misplaced my manual too. Can anyone give me directions on
how to replace the start cord? Thanks.

[Larry]

Good Morning TenPlay,
Replacing the starter cord IMO is an 'intermediate' level project- not to
complex (just pull the cover and replace the rope, re-assemble) but has a
few tricky parts to it. The rope MUST be able to pulled all the way out
without binding the spring and able to be COMPLETELY retracted under the
power of the spring.

>I misplaced my manual too.
That's ok, cause that was likely an 'owners' manual that only shows the
basics (this is the gas cap, etc).

I see a couple ways to fix this:
I'd call the local Sears Parts Store and describe what you need. They can
order that manual for you.

Or, another way would be to remove the cover, take that and the replacement
rope to a local mower shop. They could install the rope in minutes and MAY
even do it for nothing.

Good luck!


Larry Wager
www.BackwoodsMetalArt.com
Truly unique creations
for Home and Yard
'homeowner and web guy'




"tenplay" <tenplay@mail.com> wrote in message
news:uNV4c.4643$SR1.18638@attbi_s04...
> I was trying to restart my Craftsman 6.0 hp mulching mower (model #917
> 376272) and the start cord broke off when I was pulling it. I ordered the
> replacement start cord from Sears, but it comes with no directions for
> installation. I misplaced my manual too. Can anyone give me directions
on
> how to replace the start cord? Thanks.
>
>

[Larry]

Good Morning TenPlay,
Replacing the starter cord IMO is an 'intermediate' level project- not to
complex (just pull the cover and replace the rope, re-assemble) but has a
few tricky parts to it. The rope MUST be able to pulled all the way out
without binding the spring and able to be COMPLETELY retracted under the
power of the spring.

>I misplaced my manual too.
That's ok, cause that was likely an 'owners' manual that only shows the
basics (this is the gas cap, etc).

I see a couple ways to fix this:
I'd call the local Sears Parts Store and describe what you need. They can
order that manual for you.

Or, another way would be to remove the cover, take that and the replacement
rope to a local mower shop. They could install the rope in minutes and MAY
even do it for nothing.

Good luck!


Larry Wager
www.BackwoodsMetalArt.com
Truly unique creations
for Home and Yard
'homeowner and web guy'




"tenplay" <tenplay@mail.com> wrote in message
news:uNV4c.4643$SR1.18638@attbi_s04...
> I was trying to restart my Craftsman 6.0 hp mulching mower (model #917
> 376272) and the start cord broke off when I was pulling it. I ordered the
> replacement start cord from Sears, but it comes with no directions for
> installation. I misplaced my manual too. Can anyone give me directions
on
> how to replace the start cord? Thanks.
>
>

[Larry]

Good Morning TenPlay,
Replacing the starter cord IMO is an 'intermediate' level project- not to
complex (just pull the cover and replace the rope, re-assemble) but has a
few tricky parts to it. The rope MUST be able to pulled all the way out
without binding the spring and able to be COMPLETELY retracted under the
power of the spring.

>I misplaced my manual too.
That's ok, cause that was likely an 'owners' manual that only shows the
basics (this is the gas cap, etc).

I see a couple ways to fix this:
I'd call the local Sears Parts Store and describe what you need. They can
order that manual for you.

Or, another way would be to remove the cover, take that and the replacement
rope to a local mower shop. They could install the rope in minutes and MAY
even do it for nothing.

Good luck!


Larry Wager
www.BackwoodsMetalArt.com
Truly unique creations
for Home and Yard
'homeowner and web guy'




"tenplay" <tenplay@mail.com> wrote in message
news:uNV4c.4643$SR1.18638@attbi_s04...
> I was trying to restart my Craftsman 6.0 hp mulching mower (model #917
> 376272) and the start cord broke off when I was pulling it. I ordered the
> replacement start cord from Sears, but it comes with no directions for
> installation. I misplaced my manual too. Can anyone give me directions
on
> how to replace the start cord? Thanks.
>
>

[Larry]

Good Morning TenPlay,
Replacing the starter cord IMO is an 'intermediate' level project- not to
complex (just pull the cover and replace the rope, re-assemble) but has a
few tricky parts to it. The rope MUST be able to pulled all the way out
without binding the spring and able to be COMPLETELY retracted under the
power of the spring.

>I misplaced my manual too.
That's ok, cause that was likely an 'owners' manual that only shows the
basics (this is the gas cap, etc).

I see a couple ways to fix this:
I'd call the local Sears Parts Store and describe what you need. They can
order that manual for you.

Or, another way would be to remove the cover, take that and the replacement
rope to a local mower shop. They could install the rope in minutes and MAY
even do it for nothing.

Good luck!


Larry Wager
www.BackwoodsMetalArt.com
Truly unique creations
for Home and Yard
'homeowner and web guy'




"tenplay" <tenplay@mail.com> wrote in message
news:uNV4c.4643$SR1.18638@attbi_s04...
> I was trying to restart my Craftsman 6.0 hp mulching mower (model #917
> 376272) and the start cord broke off when I was pulling it. I ordered the
> replacement start cord from Sears, but it comes with no directions for
> installation. I misplaced my manual too. Can anyone give me directions
on
> how to replace the start cord? Thanks.
>
>

[tenplay]

Thanks for some very helpful suggestions. I especially like the last one to
enlist the help of an expert.

"Larry" <larry2@REMOVEisomedia.com> wrote in message
news:1058s9j9scstj63@corp.supernews.com...
> Good Morning TenPlay,
> Replacing the starter cord IMO is an 'intermediate' level project- not to
> complex (just pull the cover and replace the rope, re-assemble) but has a
> few tricky parts to it. The rope MUST be able to pulled all the way out
> without binding the spring and able to be COMPLETELY retracted under the
> power of the spring.
>
> >I misplaced my manual too.
> That's ok, cause that was likely an 'owners' manual that only shows the
> basics (this is the gas cap, etc).
>
> I see a couple ways to fix this:
> I'd call the local Sears Parts Store and describe what you need. They can
> order that manual for you.
>
> Or, another way would be to remove the cover, take that and the
replacement
> rope to a local mower shop. They could install the rope in minutes and MAY
> even do it for nothing.
>
> Good luck!
>
>
> Larry Wager
> www.BackwoodsMetalArt.com
> Truly unique creations
> for Home and Yard
> 'homeowner and web guy'
>
>
>
>
> "tenplay" <tenplay@mail.com> wrote in message
> news:uNV4c.4643$SR1.18638@attbi_s04...
> > I was trying to restart my Craftsman 6.0 hp mulching mower (model #917
> > 376272) and the start cord broke off when I was pulling it. I ordered
the
> > replacement start cord from Sears, but it comes with no directions for
> > installation. I misplaced my manual too. Can anyone give me directions
> on
> > how to replace the start cord? Thanks.
> >
> >
>
>

[tenplay]

Thanks for some very helpful suggestions. I especially like the last one to
enlist the help of an expert.

"Larry" <larry2@REMOVEisomedia.com> wrote in message
news:1058s9j9scstj63@corp.supernews.com...
> Good Morning TenPlay,
> Replacing the starter cord IMO is an 'intermediate' level project- not to
> complex (just pull the cover and replace the rope, re-assemble) but has a
> few tricky parts to it. The rope MUST be able to pulled all the way out
> without binding the spring and able to be COMPLETELY retracted under the
> power of the spring.
>
> >I misplaced my manual too.
> That's ok, cause that was likely an 'owners' manual that only shows the
> basics (this is the gas cap, etc).
>
> I see a couple ways to fix this:
> I'd call the local Sears Parts Store and describe what you need. They can
> order that manual for you.
>
> Or, another way would be to remove the cover, take that and the
replacement
> rope to a local mower shop. They could install the rope in minutes and MAY
> even do it for nothing.
>
> Good luck!
>
>
> Larry Wager
> www.BackwoodsMetalArt.com
> Truly unique creations
> for Home and Yard
> 'homeowner and web guy'
>
>
>
>
> "tenplay" <tenplay@mail.com> wrote in message
> news:uNV4c.4643$SR1.18638@attbi_s04...
> > I was trying to restart my Craftsman 6.0 hp mulching mower (model #917
> > 376272) and the start cord broke off when I was pulling it. I ordered
the
> > replacement start cord from Sears, but it comes with no directions for
> > installation. I misplaced my manual too. Can anyone give me directions
> on
> > how to replace the start cord? Thanks.
> >
> >
>
>

[tenplay]

Thanks for some very helpful suggestions. I especially like the last one to
enlist the help of an expert.

"Larry" <larry2@REMOVEisomedia.com> wrote in message
news:1058s9j9scstj63@corp.supernews.com...
> Good Morning TenPlay,
> Replacing the starter cord IMO is an 'intermediate' level project- not to
> complex (just pull the cover and replace the rope, re-assemble) but has a
> few tricky parts to it. The rope MUST be able to pulled all the way out
> without binding the spring and able to be COMPLETELY retracted under the
> power of the spring.
>
> >I misplaced my manual too.
> That's ok, cause that was likely an 'owners' manual that only shows the
> basics (this is the gas cap, etc).
>
> I see a couple ways to fix this:
> I'd call the local Sears Parts Store and describe what you need. They can
> order that manual for you.
>
> Or, another way would be to remove the cover, take that and the
replacement
> rope to a local mower shop. They could install the rope in minutes and MAY
> even do it for nothing.
>
> Good luck!
>
>
> Larry Wager
> www.BackwoodsMetalArt.com
> Truly unique creations
> for Home and Yard
> 'homeowner and web guy'
>
>
>
>
> "tenplay" <tenplay@mail.com> wrote in message
> news:uNV4c.4643$SR1.18638@attbi_s04...
> > I was trying to restart my Craftsman 6.0 hp mulching mower (model #917
> > 376272) and the start cord broke off when I was pulling it. I ordered
the
> > replacement start cord from Sears, but it comes with no directions for
> > installation. I misplaced my manual too. Can anyone give me directions
> on
> > how to replace the start cord? Thanks.
> >
> >
>
>