Husqvarna 372xp eating pull cords

[Ian88]

Been trying to get to the bottom of this for a wile but I cant work it out. It now seem to get through a pull cord every time I use the saw. Starts fine, not a heavy pull, I dont think the damage is being done wile starting.

 

Its wile its being used. I think it gets into the fly wheel and ends up in lots of bits. Time before last it pulled out the start/stop wire and broke the case that holds the wires!

 

Any ideas on this would be great!

[htb]

Been trying to get to the bottom of this for a wile but I cant work it out. It now seem to get through a pull cord every time I use the saw. Starts fine, not a heavy pull, I dont think the damage is being done wile starting.

 

Its wile its being used. I think it gets into the fly wheel and ends up in lots of bits. Time before last it pulled out the start/stop wire and broke the case that holds the wires!

 

Any ideas on this would be great!

 

Pictures?

[Ian88]

Its got a new cord in it at the moment so not much to see. If you think a picture will help I can pop a few up . . .

[htb]

Pic of inside of starter cover and of flywheel. How are you tying the end of the cord and what length of cord are you using. Good luck with the pics cos its beyond me

[Ian88]

Just using a stopper/barrel knot. I think its probably about 80cm cord. Springs all good on the fly wheel. I have probably got through 6 cords, pretty much every time its been used it does it! Bit of a pain taking a saw out on a job knowing its probably going to break its self.

 

[Mark_Skyland]

Check that there aren't any burrs or sharp edges on the metal insert where the cord goes through the casing where the handle sits.

[njm]

Check that there aren't any burrs or sharp edges on the metal insert where the cord goes through the casing where the handle sits.

 

My first thought as well the 372 and 576 are guilty of that , cord frays and gets pulled into the flywheel..

[Stubby]

My first thought as well the 372 and 576 are guilty of that , cord frays and gets pulled into the flywheel..

 

Had exactly that on a 200t once . Replaced the ferrule the cord ran through and had about one less turn to keep it all below the edge of the pully .

[spudulike]

I had that on one of MattyFs 372s once. I put it down to the knot not being recessed in to the pulley properly.

 

Is it wearing through or getting ingested and mashed by the flywheel?

[Ian88]

I had that on one of MattyFs 372s once. I put it down to the knot not being recessed in to the pulley properly.

 

Is it wearing through or getting ingested and mashed by the flywheel?

 

Its getting ingested, I think it usually causes the saw to cut out as well and your left with pull cord in 3-6 pieces, some look melted.