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How to Identify and Fix Common Gardening Problems ?

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Extension cords should only be used outdoors in wet weather if they are specifically designed for this purpose. All-purpose extension cords should never be used outside, as they are not water-resistant and can easily short out.
Use a 16-gauge light-duty cord for any outdoor appliance that uses 12 amps or fewer. This typically includes snow blowers, leaf blowers, circular saws, and air compressors. Outdoor vacuums should use three-prong, 12-gauge cords.
Rating Indicator — Look for the letter “W” on the cord or on the packaging. That`s the letter used to identify cords that are designed for outside electricity use. Insulation — Extension cords rated for outdoor use have additional insulation around the wires in the cord.
The difference between outdoor extension cords and indoor extension cords is construction based on use. Most indoor cords are generally thinner, shorter and less powerful than outdoor options. Outdoor extension cords are designed with a thick, durable layer of protective insulation.
Be sure to choose an extension cord for your holiday lights rated for outdoor use. The size of the wire inside the extension cord determines the gauge—a very important number to consider. If the extension cord is 25 feet or shorter, use a 16-gauge cord.
A good extension cord should have a 15-amp power rating and 12-gauge wires, and be tested and approved by a third party—either UL or Intertek. It should have an elastomer sheath that makes it flexible enough to consistently lay flat on the ground and easy to coil up.
Extension cords are rated in terms of how many amps or watts they can safely carry. Always choose an extension cord that is rated for at least the same total amps or watts of the lights, appliances, and other devices that will be powered. An undersized cord can overheat, even to the point of catching fire.
While it`s fine to use an outdoor power cord indoors, never use an indoor-rated extension cord for an outside job— doing so could cause electric shock or create a fire hazard.

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Troy Bilt Lawn Mower pull Cord broken
ANSWER : There should be four bolts holding the cover on that houses the pull cord assembly take the bolts out look inside you should see the rest of the broken cord at the other end there is a spool that the cord rolls up in to pull the cord until it stops the other end of the cord is a not in the cord pull on the knot the broken peice should come out turn the spool 2 times in the direction that is against the pressre while holding the spool in place feed the new cord in through the whole that you pulled the broken cord out of then tie the cord in a knot wind the rest of the cord up then feed the other end of the cord through the new pull handle tie the cord in a knot put the housing back on

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Just installed a new pull cord…the cord does not retract. How do I fix the problem?
ANSWER : The best way i found is to twist counter clock wise a dozen turns,hold the spool with vise grips,feed the roop through all holes you need to go through, into the reel knot, i burn the knot, keeps it from slipping out,then slowly let the spring bring the slak in when i release the vise grips!

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The pull cord on my ZR29550 string trimmer is stuck in the fully retracted position. I can’t pull it to start the machine. Also the electric starter can’t turn it over.
ANSWER : Well its not going to start with electric because the cord is out of it…
just take it apart becareful do not pull the recoil out or your in a mess….
but this should help you out if you need to know more just ask…

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Starter cord pulled out of the housing, it
ANSWER : If it’s new take it back should have a one year warrenty on it if yo can’t get it done for free get back to me so I can help you you may have a damaged windind head.

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I replaced the pull cord on an mtd mower. and now it won’t rewind the cord?
ANSWER : You have to tension the spring before installing the cord. Remove the cord. Put the recoil assembly in a vise. Prepare the ends of the cord so they can be threaded into place. Spin the pulley in the proper direction until it is tight. Align the hole in the housing with the hole in the pulley. Thread the rope in and knot it and pull tight. Slowly let the spring tension retract the rope. Cut the rope to length, install handle, knot and test.

Gary

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The pull cord will not recoil. what do i do? the spring behind the cord was just assembled and went to pull it and it wont recoil the pull cord.
ANSWER : It needs a pre-tension. At about 1 minute and 22 seconds it is explained clearly here:
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Good Luck
Lou

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Pull cord is hanging out and will not restring
ANSWER : The recoil system is worn out (have to buy and replace it).

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Pull cord is difficult to pull after third pull becomes stuck but will turn if pull hard repeats every three to four pulls.
ANSWER : No response to clarification request.

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