When I pull to start the trimmer, it makes a loud metallic sound, and the pull handle retracts easily, but, it never starts. Something feels loose, like it isn't catching hold of what actually starts the engine.

Asked by Chuck on 05/10/2008 1  Answer

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0 I use a different model trimmer but it is also made by Ryobi. My problem, and what yours could be is this: On one side of the spool that the rope wraps around is a gear that turns the flywheel of the engine. The gear is thoroughly stripped. It will not grip the flywheel at all. It can be replaced easily enough but I cannot for the life of me find a replacement or even who makes the spool.
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