On Mon, 13 Mar 2017 22:41:16 -0400, wrote:

I took the top off:
http://i.cubeupload.com/bIuR7B.jpg

And then the coiled-spring assembly:
http://i.cubeupload.com/EUxywq.jpg

Nothing seems wrong other than there is too much friction.
I suspect the spring rusted being left outside all winter.
I suspect the rust is causing the friction.
Mea culpa.

Sprat the "clutch", the pivot/axle and the spring with something like
PB Blaster and work it in Then something like fluid film - or mabee
LPS2 - a light grease to keep it dry and free.

Of monkey grease doesn't work; replace the cord and/or the coil
spring.