mscir Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 I have 2 Ryobi 1800 2300 gas generators, they both have low hours, and both failed the same way: the pull cord doesn't engage the engine to spin it. I think it's a design flaw since both of my generators developed the same problem in the same time period. Is there an easy way to lube these clutch mechanisms so they start engaging again, or do I have to replace them, and risk having the same thing happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscir Posted September 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 I decided to take the generator apart and inspect the pull cord mechanism. It turns out there is a flat plastic 'plate' that holds the two teeth that extend to rotate the crankshaft when the cord is pulled, the plastic 'plate' cracked and the piece that fell off rubbed against the rotating piece on the crank and melted so the mechanism was unable to rotate at all. Cheap design. I'm surprised Ryobi cheaped on such a critical part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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