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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho String Trimmer Starter Pawl Replacement #A052000180
Echo String Trimmer Starter Pawl Replacement #A052000180
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the starter pawl (or starter cup) on an Echo string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the starter pawl is when the starter rope doesn’t have resistance when pulled.
All of the information for this starter pawl replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Echo
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, small slotted screwdriver, rope, channel locks
All of the information for this starter pawl replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Echo
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, small slotted screwdriver, rope, channel locks
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the starter pawl on your string trimmer first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now remove the screws securing the engine cover and pull the cover off.
4
Remove the screws securing the recoil starter.
5
Pull the starter off.
6
Next, use a socket or spark plug wrench to help remove the spark plug.
7
Now confirm that the piston is in the “down” position.
8
Insert a cord or rope into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving.
9
Use a wrench to help loosen the old starter pawl by rotating it counter-clockwise then unthread it.
10
Install the new starter pawl by threading it onto the crankshaft use the wrench to tighten.
11
Remove the cord or rope from the cylinder.
12
Replace the spark plug.
13
Be careful not to over tighten the plug.
14
Reposition the recoil starter and replace the screws to secure.
15
Reposition the engine cover.
16
Replace the screws to secure it.
17
Attach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the starter pawl (or starter cup) on an Echo string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the starter pawl is when the starter rope doesn’t have resistance when pulled.
All of the information for this starter pawl replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Echo
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, small slotted screwdriver, rope, channel locks
All of the information for this starter pawl replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Echo
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, small slotted screwdriver, rope, channel locks
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the starter pawl on your string trimmer first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now remove the screws securing the engine cover and pull the cover off.
4
Remove the screws securing the recoil starter.
5
Pull the starter off.
6
Next, use a socket or spark plug wrench to help remove the spark plug.
7
Now confirm that the piston is in the “down” position.
8
Insert a cord or rope into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving.
9
Use a wrench to help loosen the old starter pawl by rotating it counter-clockwise then unthread it.
10
Install the new starter pawl by threading it onto the crankshaft use the wrench to tighten.
11
Remove the cord or rope from the cylinder.
12
Replace the spark plug.
13
Be careful not to over tighten the plug.
14
Reposition the recoil starter and replace the screws to secure.
15
Reposition the engine cover.
16
Replace the screws to secure it.
17
Attach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
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