I've about had it with pull ropes

[dls]

Put Good vibrations D handles on my gas engines to be easier to start. The break within 5 starts or less so I went back to the Stihl Elastostart. Lasted 2 pulls. I've had hundreds of Stihl saws since 1972 and I am almost ready to try another brand. Not what they used to be. I'm getting old, not stronger yet the parts are getting weaker and made for tiny little school girls. I'm 5'6, 150 pounds. How do you big brutes get anything to last an hour now days?

 

[treedog14]

Some times the metal gromet will wear thru and have a sharp edge. That is the gromet that is in the starter cover and your cord runs thru it.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Dang. Any vids of you doing this ?

 

[treedog14]

I just now looked at your pics. Idont know what would cause that.

 

[OM617YOTA]

Try a snowmobile starting handle?

 

[Chevboy0167]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1348342029...ffBv7vXJHsOWvSBU6xOSngJmM=|tkp:Bk9SR6bsyaisYw
https://www.amazon.com/Snowmobile-C...x=aluminum+recoil+handle,aps,131&sr=8-13&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Oregon-31-90...prefix=aluminum+recoil+handle,aps,131&sr=8-19

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

No idea on the "good vibrations" D handle, maybe go for genuine Stihl rescue saw D handles.
On the elasto start- what model saw? That looks to be a thin recoil cover so smaller saw?
To pull the elasto system through the starter handle by busting off the rope collar takes some doing! My guess is perhaps you have other issues within your starter system that is binding and catching the rope.

 

[Big_Eddy]

Is the rope too short? Should never hit the end of the rope and can’t see how you would break a handle if you don’t.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

No idea on the "good vibrations" D handle, maybe go for genuine Stihl rescue saw D handles.
On the elasto start- what model saw? That looks to be a thin recoil cover so smaller saw?
To pull the elasto system through the starter handle by busting off the rope collar takes some doing! My guess is perhaps you have other issues within your starter system that is binding and catching the rope.

Or, he has 4’ arms and is yanking well past the length of the rope ?

 

[Chainsaw Collectors]

I bought one of these and like it so far.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154958213781?var=455105142688

 

[Lightning Performance]

I broke ever starter handle on my 084 including the original rope rotor and elasto starts.
Stihl and Stens have been the only two Ds that held up. The ropes are trash from most of the suppliers now. Buy the very best you can find. Check that rope thimble twice.

 

[Patrick62]

I bought one of these and like it so far.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154958213781?var=455105142688

Now, that is bling... I like it.
I just might have to go that route...

I agree, it might be a case of rope being short, but really...
I have not had any severe issues with handles breaking, or ropes wearing out that quickly.

 

[Chainsaw Collectors]

Now, that is bling... I like it.
I just might have to go that route...

I agree, it might be a case of rope being short, but really...
I have not had any severe issues with handles breaking, or ropes wearing out that quickly.

Yeah, it is bling. Looks awesome and seems quite durable. Took a long time to be delivered though. Here’s a pic of it on one of my saws.
I have not had severe issues with pull ropes/handles either. I use Stens Diamond rope when replacing most of the time. I used one of those good vibrations handle/rope kits on my grandma’s Toro recently, I’ve only started it 3 times so far though so we’ll see how long it lasts.

 

[OM617YOTA]

Yeah, it is bling. Looks awesome and seems quite durable. Took a long time to be delivered though. Here’s a pic of it on one of my saws.
I have not had severe issues with pull ropes/handles either. I use Stens Diamond rope when replacing most of the time. I used one of those good vibrations handle/rope kits on my grandma’s Toro recently, I’ve only started it 3 times so far though so we’ll see how long it lasts.
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I had that same saw, and it kicked back so hard it ripped the handle out of my hand and broke the handle. Not surprised you have a replacement handle on it.

 

[Chainsaw Collectors]

I had that same saw, and it kicked back so hard it ripped the handle out of my hand and broke the handle. Not surprised you have a replacement handle on it.

Yeah, I went to start it on the first day of use for the 5th time, and 25% of the handle broke off. So I contacted Senix, rather than send a new handle, they sent a whole new saw free of charge! So I bought the aluminum one out of curiosity and because I wanted something durable and because it would look good.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Break handles on a 46cc saw? Sumthin’ ain’t right…

 

[stihltech]

There is a starter/ ignition issue. There is no reason for breakage like this when most handles and ropes last for years.

 

[holeycow]

Wearing a glove helps a lot. No need for d-handles...idk.

 

[Chainsaw Collectors]

Break handles on a 46cc saw? Sumthin’ ain’t right…

Yell, it’s a 4 stroke so it has lots of compression and also the handle was extremely low quality.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Pull ropes (cords) are one of my top repair items from tree service companies whose employees usually drop start their saws. Most of the time it's the cord that snaps from excessive wear or gets clogged up near the flywheel. I replace the handle much less often than the cord.