Old BR430 problem

[Fish]

I am wondering if the ball should be in the slot "here".{In Blue}
Perhaps the plastic that grips it has been worn away.

 

[upupandaway]

I am wondering if the ball should be in the slot "here".{In Blue}
Perhaps the plastic that grips it has been worn away.View attachment 58048

Yeah Fish, I tried that. when i slide the kill switch, it pushes the ball right out .

In response to another response, with the loose cable, the carb goes back to idle so it isn't because of cable binding.
Oh well, I'll keep looking. I have another blower and mostly keep this one because it is old.
Thanks guys.