Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho Leaf Blower Throttle Cable Replacement #V431000000

Echo Leaf Blower Throttle Cable Replacement #V431000000

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the throttle cable on an Echo leaf blower. The most common reason for replacing the throttle cable is when the engine doesn’t throttle up when the throttle trigger is depressed.

All of the information for this throttle cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Echo

Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the throttle cable on your leaf blower make sure the engine has cooled and the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Now loosen the mounting screw to release the air filter cover and pull out the air filter.
3
Use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the carburetor mounting bolts.
4
Separate the air filter housing and bolts from the carburetor.
5
If still intact, detach the throttle cable from the linkage.
6
Remove the old cable from the carburetor.
7
Install the new throttle cable by inserting the barrel end through the carburetor cable guide.
8
Confirm that the swivel is properly positioned then depress the throttle lever and align the cable in the swivel.
9
Now attach the new cable to the throttle linkage.
10
Confirm that the cable is aligned with the groove in the cable guide.
11
With the filter housing aligned on the mounting bolts, slide the carburetor onto the bolts followed by the intake manifold gasket.
12
Now thread the bolts into the carburetor spacer and tighten to secure the assembly.
13
Realign the air filter on the filter housing.
14
Reposition the cover and tighten the screw to secure.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the throttle cable on an Echo leaf blower. The most common reason for replacing the throttle cable is when the engine doesn’t throttle up when the throttle trigger is depressed.

All of the information for this throttle cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Echo

Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the throttle cable on your leaf blower make sure the engine has cooled and the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Now loosen the mounting screw to release the air filter cover and pull out the air filter.
3
Use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the carburetor mounting bolts.
4
Separate the air filter housing and bolts from the carburetor.
5
If still intact, detach the throttle cable from the linkage.
6
Remove the old cable from the carburetor.
7
Install the new throttle cable by inserting the barrel end through the carburetor cable guide.
8
Confirm that the swivel is properly positioned then depress the throttle lever and align the cable in the swivel.
9
Now attach the new cable to the throttle linkage.
10
Confirm that the cable is aligned with the groove in the cable guide.
11
With the filter housing aligned on the mounting bolts, slide the carburetor onto the bolts followed by the intake manifold gasket.
12
Now thread the bolts into the carburetor spacer and tighten to secure the assembly.
13
Realign the air filter on the filter housing.
14
Reposition the cover and tighten the screw to secure.
Parts Needed
Linkage
Linkage
$2.13
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$31.52
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$54.38
Total$0.00

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