Pull cord pulls out and retracts but engine does not turn ov?

spear and jackson petrol grass strimmer only used twice then stored inside garage for 2 yrs now the pull cord pulls out and retracts but the engine does not turn over so wont start any ideas please ht9022-02 model

spear and jackson
cliff, April 2022


done
There will be some kind of pawl in the starter mechanism that engages the engine when the cord is yanked. The pawl is probably stuck

Edhddh, April 2022
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