"Andy" Please reply to the group wrote:
Hi,

To transport my mower I folded the handle down and the pull cord started
to retract back into the engine. Now I can not fold the handle back out
as the pull cord seems to be jammed. Does anyone know of a release trick
so I can pull the cord out again?

Many thanks in advance,
Andy with long grass.

Take the recoil start mechanism off, and take it to your local
lawnmower shop, is the easiest advice I can give you. He'll fix
it while you wait.