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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho String Trimmer Air Filter Housing Replacement #P021012870
Echo String Trimmer Air Filter Housing Replacement #P021012870
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$12.08Estimated Savings
$112.5002:09
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the air filter housing on Echo string trimmers. The most common reasons for replacing the housing are if it is broken or if the choke is not working.
All of the information in this air filter housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: Torx screwdriver
All of the information in this air filter housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: Torx screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the air filter housing 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 rotate the knob to release the filter cover.
4
Next, uninstall the carburetor mounting bolts to release the old filter housing and carburetor.
5
Pull off the gasket and carburetor then remove the bolts and bracket from the old housing.
6
You’re now ready to install the new air filter housing.
7
Insert the mounting bolts and bracket into the new housing.
8
Align the carburetor on the mounting bolts then slide on the gasket.
9
Align the assembly on the intake insulator and tighten the bolts to secure.
10
Make sure the air filter is fully seated in the cover. then realign the cover and rotate the knob to secure.
11
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the air filter housing on Echo string trimmers. The most common reasons for replacing the housing are if it is broken or if the choke is not working.
All of the information in this air filter housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: Torx screwdriver
All of the information in this air filter housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: Torx screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the air filter housing 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 rotate the knob to release the filter cover.
4
Next, uninstall the carburetor mounting bolts to release the old filter housing and carburetor.
5
Pull off the gasket and carburetor then remove the bolts and bracket from the old housing.
6
You’re now ready to install the new air filter housing.
7
Insert the mounting bolts and bracket into the new housing.
8
Align the carburetor on the mounting bolts then slide on the gasket.
9
Align the assembly on the intake insulator and tighten the bolts to secure.
10
Make sure the air filter is fully seated in the cover. then realign the cover and rotate the knob to secure.
11
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Air Filter Housing
$12.08
Total$0.00
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