Bearster, what exactly has happened?? Did the pin shear or is the OWB? And can you get pics of the damage and post them up here. there has to be a problem somewhere in the starter system. We can get this resolved just need more info.. Also if this is the Pull Start are you actually taking up the slack when you begin to tug on the pull cord. in other words are giving it getle pulls until you feel resistence on the motor(its called preloading the pull starter) then giving it a sharp short pull?? I know that seem like a dumb question but you ould be suprised at how many dont knw to do that...

Let me know on the damage and pics!!