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Any handyman/DIY hero out there, any good with whipper snippers? I was taking mine apart, well it was falling apart anyway, and I had nearly put it back together in a shape better than what it was, when what I believe is the "ignition coil" popped out, and I have no idea how/where to put it back in? Can provide pics if necessary
 

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Any handyman/DIY hero out there, any good with whipper snippers? I was taking mine apart, well it was falling apart anyway, and I had nearly put it back together in a shape better than what it was, when what I believe is the "ignition coil" popped out, and I have no idea how/where to put it back in? Can provide pics if necessary
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That is the spring for the pull start. You need to wind it back in, put the cord back and put it back together without the spring popping out again. Can be difficult on some machines. If all fails most mower shops will only charge $10 to fix.
 

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That is the spring for the pull start. You need to wind it back in, put the cord back and put it back together without the spring popping out again. Can be difficult on some machines. If all fails most mower shops will only charge $10 to fix.
I figured as much, but can't for the life of me find an anchor point to start winding it back in, at least one that doesn't get in the way of the pull cord (or is that what it is sposed to do?)
 

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I figured as much, but can't for the life of me find an anchor point to start winding it back in, at least one that doesn't get in the way of the pull cord (or is that what it is sposed to do?)
Looking at your pics the middle of the spring needs to be parallel at the bend with the rest of the spring. It looks like it should wind onto the round plastic piece in the middle of your pic. Once put together it should fix to the pull cord section top right of your pic. Then you will need to wind the cord to put tension on the spring. There should be a notch in the cord holder to allow you to do this. When you let it go after this it should self wind the cord with plenty of tension.
 

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Looking at your pics the middle of the spring needs to be parallel at the bend with the rest of the spring. It looks like it should wind onto the round plastic piece in the middle of your pic. Once put together it should fix to the pull cord section top right of your pic. Then you will need to wind the cord to put tension on the spring. There should be a notch in the cord holder to allow you to do this. When you let it go after this it should self wind the cord with plenty of tension.
Could not find an anchor point on the middle part, I found an anchor point on the round black cylinder part, after I took the middle bit that winds the cord out, but that was campaigner of a job, and I'm still no closer than I was when I posted first. $10? That's a steal, I'm robbing them.

Nonetheless, I'll have another crack tomorrow. At least it will get me away from the video games for a little while.
 

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I've heard it described in a lot of ways... flat has never been one of them.

You made pretty good time though, congrats on that.
Couldn't tear myself from it though I was hesitant to continue watching through the nights as Lynch knows how to frighten. Paranoia creepin' in.

Flat being how I felt when the credits started rolling - I mean what a cliffhanger. Is that it? The episode was phenomenal, however. The Black Lodge - edge of your seat stuff.

Is the movie essential viewing? Who am I kidding I'll have watched it by tomorrow.
 

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Couldn't tear myself from it though I was hesitant to continue watching through the nights as Lynch knows how to frighten. Paranoia creepin' in.

Flat being how I felt when the credits started rolling - I mean what a cliffhanger. Is that it? The episode was phenomenal, however. The Black Lodge - edge of your seat stuff.

Is the movie essential viewing? Who am I kidding I'll have watched it by tomorrow.
The movie is a kick in the guts, because it's completely lacking in the warmth and humour of the series. So it was terribly hated in its time for that reason. It's dark, strange and disturbing for two long hours. But it should be that, because it's about very sad and depressing things. But all these things also make it brave and bold, and Sheryl Lee's performance is magnificent. I love it unreservedly.
 

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I couldn't take the lack of football anymore. So I did something unimaginable: I started playing AFL Live 2 again.
All I've got to say is **** the CPU. It never misses a set shot.
The first AFL Live on the PS3/360 was better from a gameplay perspective, but lacks the features of 2.
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The movie is a kick in the guts, because it's completely lacking in the warmth and humour of the series. So it was terribly hated in its time for that reason. It's dark, strange and disturbing for two long hours. But it should be that, because it's about very sad and depressing things. But all these things also make it brave and bold, and Sheryl Lee's performance is magnificent. I love it unreservedly.
I look forward to it though this preview makes me a little reserved about it. The humour and horror mix was executed so incredibly.
 
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It's some really, expectations-defying, weird shit.
Awesome

One thing that's bugged me a little after the last couple of episodes though
Why didn't Cooper heed the warning from the Giant before the pageant? The Giant himself said 'the things I tell you will not be wrong' in the bedroom many episodes earlier. Inevitably Annie enters the contest...
 

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Awesome

One thing that's bugged me a little after the last couple of episodes though
Why didn't Cooper heed the warning from the Giant before the pageant? The Giant himself said 'the things I tell you will not be wrong' in the bedroom many episodes earlier. Inevitably Annie enters the contest...
Because he was duped by Annie. Annie is evil! That surname: Black-Burn. Bad portent. :p
 
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