How do you adjust tension on pull start?

Answer 1

If you want more tension, take the slack out of the starter rope until it just begins to resist. Then carefully and slowly pull it out about three inches, and clamp it there against the housing (locking pliers work well for that). Then, fish the knot out of the starter handle and untie it, slide the starter handle three inches up the rope (closer to the housing) re-tie the knot and cut off the excess. Hold the handle, and release the pliers. The handle will now return snug and tight to it's stop, rather than loose and flabby.