Ryobi SS30 Trimmer

[LSUinSLC]

The pull rope does not seem to engage. It will recoil on its own but it is not "catching" and the engine will not turn over because of it. Any ideas?

[UtahAV]

Hi LSUinSLC,

My guess is that one of two problems has occurred. First, the cogs on the starter pulley have worn down. With the cogs worn away they will no longer make contact with the dogs on the flywheel. Second, the flywheel dogs are no longer functioning properly. The dogs are hinged and may be stuck.

You will need to do some disassembly to find the exact cause of the starter issue. One of the trickier tasks when accessing the trimmer is removing the clutch. We have an article and video that will show you how. You can find it here...

How to Remove a Trimmer Clutch.

I hope this helps,

-UtahAV
-Mark