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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho Leaf Blower Muffler Heat Shield Replacement #V104000960
Echo Leaf Blower Muffler Heat Shield Replacement #V104000960
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Total Parts Cost
$5.96Estimated Savings
$112.5003:47
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the muffler heat shield on Echo leaf blowers. The most common reason for replacing the heat shield is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this muffler heat shield replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: 3/4” socket, T25 Torx bit screwdriver, 5mm hex head screwdriver
All of the information in this muffler heat shield replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: 3/4” socket, T25 Torx bit screwdriver, 5mm hex head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the muffler heat shield on your leaf blower make sure the engine and muffler have cooled and the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug.
3
Use a 3/4 inch socket or spark plug wrench to help loosen and remove the plug.
4
Now use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the engine cover.
5
With the screws removed, carefully detach the cover.
6
Remove the blower tube from the housing then use a 5mm hex head screwdriver to unthread the muffler mounting bolts.
7
Pull off the muffler assembly and remove the old heat shield.
8
Before you install the new muffler heat shield clean off any residue from the muffler and the engine.
9
Now align the new shield on the muffler and insert the mounting bolts.
10
Position the assembly on the engine then thread and tighten the bolts to secure.
11
Reinstall the blower tube.
12
Confirm that the throttle linkage is in place then realign the engine cover.
13
Replace the mounting screws to secure the cover.
14
Rethread the spark plug.
15
Be careful not to strip the threads by over-tightening.
16
Reattach the wire and boot to the plug.
17
With the repair completed turn the on-off switch to the “on” position and your leaf blower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the muffler heat shield on Echo leaf blowers. The most common reason for replacing the heat shield is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this muffler heat shield replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: 3/4” socket, T25 Torx bit screwdriver, 5mm hex head screwdriver
All of the information in this muffler heat shield replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: 3/4” socket, T25 Torx bit screwdriver, 5mm hex head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the muffler heat shield on your leaf blower make sure the engine and muffler have cooled and the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug.
3
Use a 3/4 inch socket or spark plug wrench to help loosen and remove the plug.
4
Now use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the engine cover.
5
With the screws removed, carefully detach the cover.
6
Remove the blower tube from the housing then use a 5mm hex head screwdriver to unthread the muffler mounting bolts.
7
Pull off the muffler assembly and remove the old heat shield.
8
Before you install the new muffler heat shield clean off any residue from the muffler and the engine.
9
Now align the new shield on the muffler and insert the mounting bolts.
10
Position the assembly on the engine then thread and tighten the bolts to secure.
11
Reinstall the blower tube.
12
Confirm that the throttle linkage is in place then realign the engine cover.
13
Replace the mounting screws to secure the cover.
14
Rethread the spark plug.
15
Be careful not to strip the threads by over-tightening.
16
Reattach the wire and boot to the plug.
17
With the repair completed turn the on-off switch to the “on” position and your leaf blower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Muffler Gasket
$5.96
Total$0.00
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