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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Chainsaw Starter Pulley Replacement #576744401
Craftsman Chainsaw Starter Pulley Replacement #576744401
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$12.91Estimated Savings
$112.5004:25
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the starter pulley on Craftsman chainsaws. The most common reason for replacing the starter pulley is if the starter rope won’t retract.
All of the information for this starter pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman
Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver
All of the information for this starter pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman
Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the starter pulley in your chainsaw first make sure the engine has cooled. and that the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Now use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the screws securing the starter assembly.
3
With the screws removed, pull off the assembly and set it on a sturdy surface.
4
Extend the starter rope and secure it then untie the knot securing the rope to the handle.
5
Remove the handle.
6
Now slowly release the tension on the recoil spring.
7
Use the t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screw securing the drive gear and pulley assembly.
8
Lift off the drive gear and drive spring and carefully remove the pulley to avoid dislodging the recoil spring.
9
Next, unwind the rope from the pulley.
10
Remove the screw securing the rope and pull the rope free.
11
You’re now ready to install the new starter pulley components.
12
Insert one end of the rope through the hole in the new pulley align the rope on the pulley and secure it with the screw.
13
With the screw facing up, wind the rope clockwise around the pulley.
14
Carefully align the pulley in the starter housing and rotate it clockwise until the pulley hooks onto the recoil spring.
15
Align the new drive spring and gear then thread and tighten the mounting screw.
16
Now rotate the pulley clockwise approximately two revolutions.
17
Insert the rope through the hole in the housing and secure.
18
Reinsert the rope through the handle and tie a knot at the end of the rope.
19
Reposition the starter assembly on the chainsaw and replace the screws to secure.
20
With the repair completed turn the on-off switch to the “on” position and your chainsaw should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the starter pulley on Craftsman chainsaws. The most common reason for replacing the starter pulley is if the starter rope won’t retract.
All of the information for this starter pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman
Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver
All of the information for this starter pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman
Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the starter pulley in your chainsaw first make sure the engine has cooled. and that the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Now use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the screws securing the starter assembly.
3
With the screws removed, pull off the assembly and set it on a sturdy surface.
4
Extend the starter rope and secure it then untie the knot securing the rope to the handle.
5
Remove the handle.
6
Now slowly release the tension on the recoil spring.
7
Use the t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screw securing the drive gear and pulley assembly.
8
Lift off the drive gear and drive spring and carefully remove the pulley to avoid dislodging the recoil spring.
9
Next, unwind the rope from the pulley.
10
Remove the screw securing the rope and pull the rope free.
11
You’re now ready to install the new starter pulley components.
12
Insert one end of the rope through the hole in the new pulley align the rope on the pulley and secure it with the screw.
13
With the screw facing up, wind the rope clockwise around the pulley.
14
Carefully align the pulley in the starter housing and rotate it clockwise until the pulley hooks onto the recoil spring.
15
Align the new drive spring and gear then thread and tighten the mounting screw.
16
Now rotate the pulley clockwise approximately two revolutions.
17
Insert the rope through the hole in the housing and secure.
18
Reinsert the rope through the handle and tie a knot at the end of the rope.
19
Reposition the starter assembly on the chainsaw and replace the screws to secure.
20
With the repair completed turn the on-off switch to the “on” position and your chainsaw should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Starter Pulley
$12.91
Total$0.00
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