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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Chainsaw Drive Gear Replacement #545178201
Craftsman Chainsaw Drive Gear Replacement #545178201
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$9.39Estimated Savings
$112.5001:59
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive gear (or hub starter) on a Craftsman chainsaw. The most common reason for replacing the drive gear is when the rope handle pulls easily but the chainsaw won’t start.
All of the information for this drive gear replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Poulan
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit screwdriver
All of the information for this drive gear replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Poulan
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the drive gear 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
Use the t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screw securing the drive gear and pulley assembly.
5
With the screw removed, lift off the old drive gear.
6
Install the new drive gear by aligning it on the pulley then thread and tighten the mounting screw.
7
Reposition the starter assembly on the chainsaw and replace the screws to secure.
8
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 repair instructions for replacing the drive gear (or hub starter) on a Craftsman chainsaw. The most common reason for replacing the drive gear is when the rope handle pulls easily but the chainsaw won’t start.
All of the information for this drive gear replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Poulan
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit screwdriver
All of the information for this drive gear replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Poulan
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the drive gear 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
Use the t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screw securing the drive gear and pulley assembly.
5
With the screw removed, lift off the old drive gear.
6
Install the new drive gear by aligning it on the pulley then thread and tighten the mounting screw.
7
Reposition the starter assembly on the chainsaw and replace the screws to secure.
8
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
Drive Gear
$9.39
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