DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the recoil starter assembly on Echo chainsaws. The most common reason for replacing the recoil starter assembly is if any of the parts it contains---the starter rope, the rewind spring, and the recoil starter pulley---is worn out or broken, causing the engine to not start. The parts can also be purchased and replaced individually.
All of the information in this recoil starter assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the recoil starter on your chainsaw first make sure the chainsaw’s engine has cooled.
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Next, release the top cover clips and lift the cover off.
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Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the chainsaw from starting accidentally.
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Now, set the chainsaw on its side and remove the screws securing the recoil starter assembly.
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Pull the old starter assembly off.
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Install the new recoil starter assembly by aligning it on the housing.
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Replace the screws to secure.
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Attach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
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Realign the top cover and secure it with the clips.