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Howdy all, I just tuned up my FS56RC. Had this baby for about 5 years and this is the second tune up. When I reset the orange pull cord housing with the 3 bolts on the rear of the engine, the cord will not pull. If I loosen the bolts the cord pulls but won't retract. Or sometimes it will partially retract. I cannot seem to find anyone reporting a similar issue. I'm not the handiest guy around but I figured I could remove and replace three bolts. Is there some alignment issue I'm missing or is there a process for removing and then resetting the pull cord housing that I'm not familiar with? Any assistance greatly appreciated. I really want to find out if this latest tune up helps.

Take it off and put up a pic or two.

Should look like this....

Fish said:

Should look like this....

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Yes, that is exactly what it looks like when pulled apart. My problem is that when I reassemble the unit, the pull cord only comes out with difficulty and won't retract. If I loosen the bolts, then it will retract but won't turn over the engine on the pull. I'm just wondering if I don't have this unit correctly aligned or if there is some particular trick to how much to tighten the bolts. I wouldn't think that would be an issue but then that's why I'm here, hoping to learn.

You need to pull the rope back and forth while putting the starter back on, and make sure the starter cup meshes properly.

Fish said:

You need to pull the rope back and forth while putting the starter back on, and make sure the starter cup meshes properly.

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Thanks, I'll try that tomorrow. Is the starter cup the gray/black item on the right in your picture above? I appreciate all your replies and help!!

Yeah, not really a cup looking thing,
just all I could think of to call it.

Stihl calls it a driver.

From the Stihl price book:
4140 190 2010 CARRIER (FS45,46) $8.49

E-bay: https://www.ebay.com/p/13006803567


British: https://www.diyspareparts.com/parts/stihl/drive-lug-4140-190-2010/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stihl-FC56C-FS56RC-KM56RC-Starter/dp/B07RDMYC5Q

Appear they call it by several different names. How typical of them trying to confuse us.

From the 03-2012 IPL

14 4140 190 2010 1 Driver
☐ 15, 16
15 0000 998 0612 2 Torsion spring
16 4133 195 7201 2 Pawl

☐ = Includes

StarTech said:

Appear they call it by several different names. How typical of them trying to confuse us.

From the 03-2012 IPL

14 4140 190 2010 1 Driver
☐ 15, 16
15 0000 998 0612 2 Torsion spring
16 4133 195 7201 2 Pawl

☐ = Includes

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I think Putin is behind it!!

Fish said:

You need to pull the rope back and forth while putting the starter back on, and make sure the starter cup meshes properly.

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Tried your suggestion today. After several attempts, I finally got it to mesh correctly and the bolts back on. Turned over no problem and fired right up. Working like a champ now, which is good, since I've got about an acre and a half to weed whack. Amazes me that last time I tuned it up, it went right back together with no problem and this time, it's a three day chore to get it back working. I think the real problem is that you need three hands when reassembling the Stihl. Thanks for all the help!!

Yeah, sometimes things take a little jiggling to make it better.