Start the lawn mower without the cable

What is the function of a cable pull?

Tools with small internal combustion engines are usually with a cable started, also known as a reversing starter. The purely mechanical start function has the advantage that there is no need for complex components, such as an alternator or starter. The pull rope is wound onto a rope drum which is located on a freewheel hub on the crankshaft stub of the lawnmower engine.

By pulling hard on the rope, the engine is started when the crankshaft comes up to the appropriate speed. The rope is then automatically pulled back into its starting position with the help of a spiral spring. If the cable on the petrol lawnmower breaks, an alternative must be found to start the crankshaft.

How to start a lawnmower without a cable

First remove the broken cable because it has become unusable for the start. For the next steps you need a

drilling machine(€ 77.79 at Amazon *) or a cordless screwdriver and a socket wrench that fits onto the crankshaft stub. To get the engine going:

• Attach the socket wrench to the drill
• Set the throttle lever on the lawn mower to a maximum of half power
• Place the drill on the stump of the crankshaft
• Start the drill

As soon as the rotating drill starts the engine, remove the socket wrench. It is important to note that you use a drill whose speed is higher than the speed of the lawnmower. Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury because the drill could be torn out of your hands or the socket wrench could be thrown around. For this reason, the throttle on the lawnmower must not be at full throttle when you start.