OMG i hate pull start problems, are you telling me you actually fixed it. Damn nice, I had a problem where i overpulled the cord and it got stuck and would not recoil. After finally spending 3 hours on the damn thing i finally gave up and bought a new one. It's not worth the hassle. $20 saved my fanny. Are you "lawn mowering" your pull start (pulling far and fast)? Just use ur wrist and little elbow. No more pull start problems for me !