Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWeed Eater Edger Slide Shoe Replacement #530054071

Weed Eater Edger Slide Shoe Replacement #530054071

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the slide shoe on Weed Eater and Craftsman edgers. The most common reasons for replacing the slide shoe are if it is broken or worn.

All of the information in this slide shoe replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Weed Eater, Craftsman

Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the slide shoe on your edger first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the slide shoe to the swing plate and pull off the old shoe.
3
Install the new slide shoe by aligning it on the swing plate then replace the mounting screws to secure.
4
Be aware the slide shoe is reversible, so if it becomes worn on one side you can turn it over to extend the life of the part.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the slide shoe on Weed Eater and Craftsman edgers. The most common reasons for replacing the slide shoe are if it is broken or worn.

All of the information in this slide shoe replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Weed Eater, Craftsman

Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the slide shoe on your edger first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the slide shoe to the swing plate and pull off the old shoe.
3
Install the new slide shoe by aligning it on the swing plate then replace the mounting screws to secure.
4
Be aware the slide shoe is reversible, so if it becomes worn on one side you can turn it over to extend the life of the part.

Applicable Product Model

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