When the start cord mechanism failed on my mower, I got a pair of tin snips and removed it all, exposing the crankshaft nut on the motor.
Then I found a socket that fitted, put this in my power drill via a modified extension and now my mower is electric start. Good luck.
Vince
September 2010
Vince
September 2010
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