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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairRyobi Hedge Trimmer Won't Start? Recoil Starter #308981007
Ryobi Hedge Trimmer Won't Start? Recoil Starter #308981007
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the recoil starter on a Ryobi hedge trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the recoil starter is when the hedge trimmer won’t start.
All of the information for this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Ryobi
Tools used: T-25 Torx bit, T-20 Torx bit, spark plug wrench, clutch tool, rope
All of the information for this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Ryobi
Tools used: T-25 Torx bit, T-20 Torx bit, spark plug wrench, clutch tool, rope
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the recoil assembly on your hedge 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
Turn the hedge trimmer over and use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the blade and handle assembly.
4
Separate the assembly from the engine housing.
5
Use a spark plug wrench to help unthread the spark plug.
6
Now confirm that the piston is in the “down” position.
7
Insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving.
8
Use a clutch removal tool to loosen the clutch by rotating it counter-clockwise then unthread the clutch from the engine shaft.
9
Pull off the washer.
10
Use a t-20 torx bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the recoil assembly.
11
Pull off the old assembly.
12
You’re now ready to install the new recoil assembly.
13
For future ModelNumberPattern, Reference, be sure to write down the trimmer model number found on the label attached to the old assembly.
14
Now align the new recoil assembly on the engine and replace all of the mounting screws to secure.
15
Replace the washer.
16
Thread the clutch clockwise onto the shaft and tighten.
17
Remove the cord from the cylinder.
18
Rethread the spark plug.
19
Be careful not to over tighten.
20
Carefully reposition the blade and handle assembly on the engine housing and replace the mounting screws to secure.
21
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your hedge trimmer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the recoil starter on a Ryobi hedge trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the recoil starter is when the hedge trimmer won’t start.
All of the information for this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Ryobi
Tools used: T-25 Torx bit, T-20 Torx bit, spark plug wrench, clutch tool, rope
All of the information for this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Ryobi
Tools used: T-25 Torx bit, T-20 Torx bit, spark plug wrench, clutch tool, rope
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the recoil assembly on your hedge 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
Turn the hedge trimmer over and use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the blade and handle assembly.
4
Separate the assembly from the engine housing.
5
Use a spark plug wrench to help unthread the spark plug.
6
Now confirm that the piston is in the “down” position.
7
Insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving.
8
Use a clutch removal tool to loosen the clutch by rotating it counter-clockwise then unthread the clutch from the engine shaft.
9
Pull off the washer.
10
Use a t-20 torx bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the recoil assembly.
11
Pull off the old assembly.
12
You’re now ready to install the new recoil assembly.
13
For future ModelNumberPattern, Reference, be sure to write down the trimmer model number found on the label attached to the old assembly.
14
Now align the new recoil assembly on the engine and replace all of the mounting screws to secure.
15
Replace the washer.
16
Thread the clutch clockwise onto the shaft and tighten.
17
Remove the cord from the cylinder.
18
Rethread the spark plug.
19
Be careful not to over tighten.
20
Carefully reposition the blade and handle assembly on the engine housing and replace the mounting screws to secure.
21
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your hedge trimmer should be ready for use.
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