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Rope, Recoil Starter (long Typ 28462-ZL8-631
OEM part for: Honda, Lawn Boy
Part Number: 28462-ZL8-631
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This Rope, Recoil Starter (long Typ will fit the following 97 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
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Starter pull cord; Easy to replace, worked as desired.
The cord arrived in short order, the package was in good shape and the product was exactly what I ordered and needed. I will order lawnmower and other yard machine parts from eReplacementParts.com again.
Peter -
June 21, 2020
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Didn't work
I couldn't get the rope threaded to the recoil. Made the mistake of trying to remove the coil mechanism. Whoops sprung the spring. Ordering new assembly as I couldn't get the spring back in place.
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May 30, 2023
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Torn pulled cord.
Ryan - April 29, 2016
👍 6 of 7 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, iPhone
I watch your how-to video on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLwEklOr_0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLwEklOr_0s
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Lawn mower starter cord broke
James - July 30, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, knife
1. Used the socket wrench to remove the starter assembly from the mower.
2. Pull the broken cord all the way out until the starter assembly would go no more and insert the
screw driver in one of the openings to keep it at that place.
3. From the assembly get the knotted end loose pull out slightly.
4. Cut the knot off with the knife and from the other end of the cord pull the rope completely out
of the starter assembly.
5. With the new cord thread through the outside hole of the starter assembly and through the
hole in the fly-wheel.
6. Once the cord is through the fly-wheel, tie a knot to that end pull the from the other end of
the cord until the knot is secure in the fly-wheel.
7. Now holding the outside end of the cord remove the screw driver from the starter assembly
and let the fly pull the cord in winding it up on the fly wheel. (Note: You should still have a
long piece of the cord outside the starter assembly.)
8. You can now reattach the starter assembly to the mower with the socket wrench.
9. Thread the end of the cord outside the assembly to the cord-holder on the mowers handle.
10. Finally thread the cord end through the grip-starter and tie a knot or 2 to keep in the grip-
starter.
2. Pull the broken cord all the way out until the starter assembly would go no more and insert the
screw driver in one of the openings to keep it at that place.
3. From the assembly get the knotted end loose pull out slightly.
4. Cut the knot off with the knife and from the other end of the cord pull the rope completely out
of the starter assembly.
5. With the new cord thread through the outside hole of the starter assembly and through the
hole in the fly-wheel.
6. Once the cord is through the fly-wheel, tie a knot to that end pull the from the other end of
the cord until the knot is secure in the fly-wheel.
7. Now holding the outside end of the cord remove the screw driver from the starter assembly
and let the fly pull the cord in winding it up on the fly wheel. (Note: You should still have a
long piece of the cord outside the starter assembly.)
8. You can now reattach the starter assembly to the mower with the socket wrench.
9. Thread the end of the cord outside the assembly to the cord-holder on the mowers handle.
10. Finally thread the cord end through the grip-starter and tie a knot or 2 to keep in the grip-
starter.
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fraying rope
james - August 25, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Pulled the mower out.
Sat down on a short chair
Removed the three nuts holding down the recoil starter
Note: Pull the old rope out, holding it to keep it from recoiling.
Snip off the old rope.
Note: Before you install the new rope, tie a knot in the end, while still holding the recoil from rewinding.
Thread one end in the recoil starter.
Sat down on a short chair
Removed the three nuts holding down the recoil starter
Note: Pull the old rope out, holding it to keep it from recoiling.
Snip off the old rope.
Note: Before you install the new rope, tie a knot in the end, while still holding the recoil from rewinding.
Thread one end in the recoil starter.
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Lawn mower pull/start rope broke
Russell - May 17, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, none
Removed the cover for the pull rope
Replaced the pull rope making sure the return spring was wound
re-attached cover and added a new grip, old one was broken.
Took about 10 minutes and super easy
Replaced the pull rope making sure the return spring was wound
re-attached cover and added a new grip, old one was broken.
Took about 10 minutes and super easy
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Lawn mower rope was frayed and about to break.
Gary - April 27, 2018
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, none.
I followed the YouTube video provided by eReplacementParts and the rope replacement was a snap! Thank you!
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