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30 minutes
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- Standard 1 Flexi Dog Leash Cord Replacement
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Introduction
Note: This fix is meant for dog leashes catered towards smaller to medium sized dogs (less than 46 Ibs).
What you need
Step 1
Standard 1 Flexi Dog Leash Cord Replacement
- Starting at the lower side of the handle, pry open the leash handle with a metal spudger.
Starting at the lower side of the handle, pry open the leash handle with a metal spudger.
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Step 2
- Use a halberd spudger to guide the metal coil out while removing the spool.
- Twist the spool out.
- Be careful not to warp the metal tension spool while removing the plastic assembly.
Use a halberd spudger to guide the metal coil out while removing the spool.
Twist the spool out.
Be careful not to warp the metal tension spool while removing the plastic assembly.
Step 3
- Unwind the damaged leash cord.
- Keep the cord steady and carefully wrap it around the spool.
Unwind the damaged leash cord.
Keep the cord steady and carefully wrap it around the spool.
Step 4
- Cut the tied end of the damaged leash cord with scissors, or simply untie and remove it.
Cut the tied end of the damaged leash cord with scissors, or simply untie and remove it.
Step 5
- Insert the new leash cord into the holes and tie the end off with a secure knot.
- The cotton twine cordage in the guide is for demonstration purposes only and is not strong enough for a dog leash.
Insert the new leash cord into the holes and tie the end off with a secure knot.
The cotton twine cordage in the guide is for demonstration purposes only and is not strong enough for a dog leash.
Step 6
- Wind the new leash cord around the spool.
Wind the new leash cord around the spool.
Step 7
- Align the metal coil end with the peg’s groove.
- Keep the metal coil wrapped around the peg tightly.
- Fit the coiled peg back into the spool.
Align the metal coil end with the peg’s groove.
Keep the metal coil wrapped around the peg tightly.
Fit the coiled peg back into the spool.
Step 8
- Insert new leash cord into and out of exit hole.
- Make sure the measurement of the new leash cord is the same as the old one.
Insert new leash cord into and out of exit hole.
Make sure the measurement of the new leash cord is the same as the old one.
Step 9
- Insert the new leash cord through the rubber O-ring.
Insert the new leash cord through the rubber O-ring.
Step 10
- Tie the new leash cord onto the keychain hook with a secure knot.
Tie the new leash cord onto the keychain hook with a secure knot.
Step 11
- Reattach the dog leash handle to its other half.
- When you hear a “click” or “snap,” it means the leash is fully intact.
Reattach the dog leash handle to its other half.
When you hear a “click” or “snap,” it means the leash is fully intact.
If the leash repeatedly gets jammed, the new cord getting tangled up inside is the most likely cause. It is best to reopen the leash and untangle the cord, before considering whether a cord different from the guide would suit your leash better.
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