Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I have a Craftsman Mini-Cultivator, 2-cycle engine with the Incredi-PULL EZ Starting system.  It's basically a small lever that you flip to the start position after priming the machine, a gentle pull is suppose to start the engine.  Mine started this years perfectly but after using the machine for about ten minutes I shut it off to get a drink.  Came back after about about five minutes and when I pulled the starting cord there was zero resistance...like the cord wasn't attached to anything.  Obviously I can't start the engine.  Anyone have any experience with this the Incredi-PULL system?

No replies but you're experiencing exactly what happened to me.  You pull the cord but there's no resistance and it won't turn the engine...but it does retract strongly.  I don't have the time to fuss with it so I made an indelible note in my mind to never buy anything that has the Incredi-pull or EZ-start system.  I ended up going out and buying an Earthquake Mini Tiller with a battery key start.  

Sorry that I couldn't be more helpful.

Paul