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Starter-cord quick fix

After a lot of yanking, a nitro-engine’s recoil starter cord may stretch, but you don’t always have to replace a stretched-out starter cord. Instead, slowly bring the cord out until it is fully extended, then slide the handle down and make a new knot below the original knot. This will take up the slack and make your recoil starter work as good as new.
Randy Weir
Webster, TX
After a lot of yanking, a nitro-engine's recoil starter cord may stretch, but you don't always have to replace a stretched-out starter cord. Instead, slowly bring the cord out until it is fully extended, then slide the handle down and make a new knot below the original knot. This will take up the slack and make your recoil starter work as good as new. Randy WeirWebster, TX

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