broken pull start

[sinking fast]

Hello all ive broken my pullstart the string snaped
iv put it all together again but when i pull to start it, the engine starts but there is about 6in of cord that does not spring back in
please can any help or have any tricks

[gonzo]

Either you cut the rope too long or didn't wind the spring enough

[Submarine Tom]

if you truly are "sinking fast" then it doesn't matter!

[Frosty]

Cut the 6 inch off then and re tie it on the handle.