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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho Leaf Blower Pawl Holder Replacement #A052000280
Echo Leaf Blower Pawl Holder Replacement #A052000280
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$16.52Estimated Savings
$112.5003:11
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the pawl holder (or starter cup) on Echo leaf blowers. The most common reason for replacing the pawl holder is if the blower won’t start.
All of the information in this pawl holder replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver, 3/4” socket, 13mm socket
All of the information in this pawl holder replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver, 3/4” socket, 13mm socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ratchet pawl holder assembly in your leaf blower make sure the engine has cooled and the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the fuel tank support plate.
3
Pull the plate off then remove the top screws securing the recoil starter.
4
Pull the starter free.
5
Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug.
6
Use a 3/4 inch socket or spark plug wrench to help loosen and remove the plug.
7
Confirm that the piston is in the “down” position then insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving.
8
Use a 13mm socket to loosen the mounting nut securing the ratchet pawl holder.
9
Unthread the nut and pull off the old assembly.
10
Install the new ratchet pawl holder assembly by aligning it on the crankshaft.
11
Rethread the nut and tighten to secure.
12
Remove the cord from the cylinder.
13
Rethread the spark plug.
14
Be careful not to strip the threads by over-tightening.
15
Reattach the wire and boot to the plug.
16
Reposition the recoil starter on the engine housing.
17
Rethread and tighten the screws at the top.
18
Realign the support plate and secure it with the screws.
19
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 pawl holder (or starter cup) on Echo leaf blowers. The most common reason for replacing the pawl holder is if the blower won’t start.
All of the information in this pawl holder replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver, 3/4” socket, 13mm socket
All of the information in this pawl holder replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver, 3/4” socket, 13mm socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ratchet pawl holder assembly in your leaf blower make sure the engine has cooled and the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the fuel tank support plate.
3
Pull the plate off then remove the top screws securing the recoil starter.
4
Pull the starter free.
5
Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug.
6
Use a 3/4 inch socket or spark plug wrench to help loosen and remove the plug.
7
Confirm that the piston is in the “down” position then insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving.
8
Use a 13mm socket to loosen the mounting nut securing the ratchet pawl holder.
9
Unthread the nut and pull off the old assembly.
10
Install the new ratchet pawl holder assembly by aligning it on the crankshaft.
11
Rethread the nut and tighten to secure.
12
Remove the cord from the cylinder.
13
Rethread the spark plug.
14
Be careful not to strip the threads by over-tightening.
15
Reattach the wire and boot to the plug.
16
Reposition the recoil starter on the engine housing.
17
Rethread and tighten the screws at the top.
18
Realign the support plate and secure it with the screws.
19
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
Ratchet Pawl
$16.52
Total$0.00
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